Position Overview NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking a
Materials Engineer to support materials selection, qualification, testing, and performance evaluation for advanced microreactor systems. This role will contribute to ensuring that structural materials, high-temperature materials, coatings, and component materials meet the demanding requirements of advanced nuclear applications.
Key Responsibilities - Support materials selection and qualification activities for advanced reactor components and systems.
- Evaluate material properties including strength, fatigue, creep, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, and thermal performance.
- Support development of material specifications, procurement requirements, and qualification plans.
- Analyze materials test data and support interpretation of experimental results.
- Assist with material compatibility evaluations for high-temperature nuclear environments.
- Support vendor and supplier technical reviews related to materials and manufacturing processes.
- Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations.
- Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, graphite, manufacturing, and licensing teams.
- Support root-cause investigations and materials performance assessments.
- Stay current with advances in nuclear materials, manufacturing technologies, and industry standards.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
- 0-5 years of engineering experience; internships, laboratory research, and academic projects applicable.
- Understanding of materials science fundamentals, mechanical properties, and material behavior.
- Ability to analyze technical data and communicate engineering conclusions.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience with nuclear materials, high-temperature alloys, ceramics, graphite, or advanced materials.
- Experience with materials characterization techniques such as microscopy, mechanical testing, or thermal analysis.
- Experience with materials qualification programs or supplier technical management.
- Familiarity with ASME standards, NRC requirements, or nuclear quality programs.
- Experience with irradiation effects, corrosion, oxidation, or aging mechanisms.
- Experience using engineering analysis tools, MATLAB, Python, or data analysis software.
What We Offer - The opportunity to develop materials solutions for next-generation nuclear technology.
- Exposure to advanced materials challenges in high-temperature and nuclear environments.
- A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.
- Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and technical leadership.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- The opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, more reliable energy future.
