Principal Nuclear Materials Engineer

U.S. Fusion Energy
US - Illinois - Energy
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  • Job Type: Full time
  • 18 days ago

Job Description

Develop designs and materials for high-radiation environments and provide analysis on material behavior under radiation exposure. Collaborate with neutronics engineers to predict macroscopic effects on material properties and oversee testing campaigns to quantify radiation impact.

Requirements: Requires a degree in nuclear engineering, materials science, or physics with over 15 years of experience in radiation effects and radioactive material handling. Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in non-aqueous corrosion, neutron interactions, and data analysis using coding languages like Python or MATLAB.

Key Skills: Radiation effects on materials, Nuclear engineering, Materials science, Radioactive material handling, Non-aqueous corrosion, Stress corrosion cracking, Creep, Accelerated fatigue, Neutron interactions, Material transmutation, Helium bubble generation, Python, MATLAB, C++, Data analysis, Technical communication

Benefits: Medical plan, Dental plan, Vision plan, 31 Days of PTO, 10 Paid holidays, Company-wide winter break, Up to 5% employer 401(k) match, Short term disability, Long term disability, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Annual wellness stipend




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