ADV000AYU Nuclear Materials Engineer

Job Description:
The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED), a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #7 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).
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Position Description:
The Materials Science and Metallurgy Branch serving the Materials and Processes Laboratory (EM31) at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL has an opening for a Nuclear Materials Engineer. This Nuclear Materials Engineer role will be part of a small, but high performing team including engineers, technicians, and interns. As a contributor on this team, the selected individual will provide support for the nuclear propulsion team by researching materials for extreme environments including nuclear fuel design and development to support NASAs Space Nuclear Propulsion (SNP) Program. The emphasis of this role is on research, design, and testing of materials of interest at elevated temperatures and under a hot hydrogen environment Be a part of our team, as we support the exciting challenge to return mankind back to the Moon and beyond.
Nuclear Materials Engineer:
Work with other researchers to elaborate fuel development plans and execute miscellaneous research activities with other collaborators from DOD, private sector, and academia.
Perform synthesis of materials of interest for space nuclear propulsion including nuclear fuels, refractory metals, and ceramic materials.
Conduct characterization of materials tested under extreme environments.
Operate equipment including high temperature furnaces, gloveboxes, 3D printers, and coordinate annual maintenance on equipment and miscellaneous systems.
Comply with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) safety guidelines and protocols in radiological laboratories.
Present research findings including scientific data to peers, managers, and outside collaborators.
Interact with senior level management and non-technical audiences.
Write research plans, technical reports, and research proposals to increase collaborations internally, with private sector, and academia.
Use computers and computer software daily to generate reports, gather data and communicate test results.
Interface with Engineering and Science Services Capabilities Augmentation (ESSCA) engineers, ESSCA technicians, and NASA customers as part of their daily duties.

Job Requirements:
A degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or related field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational and experience requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 5 years of experience, MS with at least 3 years of experience or Ph.D.
The candidate is required to have outstanding technical experience or qualifications in one or more of the following areas:
Strong knowledge and background in Mechanical Science and Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering.
Proficiency in the operation of high temperature furnaces, glove boxes and 3D Printers.
Proficiency in the characterization of materials such as nuclear fuels, refractory metals and ceramic materials.
Experience with the safety guidelines and protocols in radiological laboratories and maintaining compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Ability to write proposals, manuscripts, and technical reports.
Highly organized with demonstrated skills to simultaneously coordinate and manage multiple projects to full completion.
Adapting to the changing environments of technology development, while maintaining and gaining certifications for critical processes.
Working in a team environment with other technicians and engineers, providing ideas and recommendations on improving design, testing, operation and safety.
Proficiency with using computers and applicable software to gather, store and recall testing data and communicate testing results and reports. Implement machine commands for test execution and data collection.
Must be a self-starter and collaborative problem-solver with a research and design mindset.
Communicating verbally and in writing: work, design status, test results, problems, and proposed actions with engineers, customers, and government representatives. Ability to thoroughly document findings and actions is essential.
A highly qualified candidate will have some or all of the following experience:
Extensive experience with high temperature furnaces.
Experience with high temperature materials (refractory carbides, ultra-high temperature-ceramics, or alloys for extreme environments).
Previous internship or post-doctoral experience in a nuclear materials engineering role.
Experience with metallographic sample preparation (mounting, grinding, polishing).
Materials characterization experience including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) etc.
Proven experience developing and executing designs of experiments.
Proven record of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals.
Independently troubleshooting laboratory research materials problems, identifying appropriate corrective actions, and implementing corrective actions upon approval.
Production and testing of aerospace hardware.
Project management and manufacturing process control.
Experience following ASTM test methods concerning materials compatibility and analysis.
Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

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Contact Information: Contact Name: ASED Staffing Company Type: Employer Company: Amentum Space Exploration Division City: Huntsville State: Alabama Zip: 35806