Fuel Ceramic Engineer

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with up to 5% match, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Fuel Ceramic Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in ceramic processing and powder fabrication looking to further their career in nuclear fuel manufacturing.

• Develop and optimize ceramic feedstocks, powders, binders, forming, densification, and thermal processing
• Set process parameters and controls to hit target properties and dimensions while minimizing defects
• Execute fabrication campaigns, operate equipment, and troubleshoot processes
• Investigate defects and improve process yield and consistency
• Develop scale-up from lab fabrication to pilot and production-representative manufacturing

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in advanced ceramics, ceramic composites, nuclear fuel, powder processing, or high-temperature materials
• Hands-on ceramic preparation, thermal-processing equipment operation, and process troubleshooting
• Bachelors in Ceramic, Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering or related field

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced technical degree
• FCM, TRISO fuel, SiC matrix, or ceramic-matrix composite experience
• Binder jetting, pressing, or slurry processing; ASME NQA-1 or manufacturing scale-up

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