Nuclear Fuel Development Engineer

Responsibilities

Fuel Development & Process Engineering

• Support development and optimization of nuclear fuel fabrication processes
• Assist with planning and execution of experiments, process trials, and technical demonstrations
• Evaluate process parameters, operating conditions, and material behavior to improve repeatability and product consistency
• Support scale-up of fuel development activities from laboratory or pilot work into manufacturing workflows
• Help identify process limitations, sources of variation, and opportunities for yield or throughput improvement

Materials Processing & Fabrication Support

• Support hands-on work involving nuclear fuel materials, powders, ceramics, chemical processing, thermal processing, and related fabrication steps
• Assist with preparation, handling, movement, and tracking of materials in accordance with approved procedures
• Work with technicians and operators to support equipment setup, process readiness, and production execution
• Help troubleshoot process issues, equipment limitations, and material performance concerns
• Support development of tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and process documentation as needed

Characterization, Testing & Data Analysis

• Coordinate with characterization and quality teams to evaluate material properties, product attributes, and process results
• Review and analyze data from process runs, inspections, measurements, and characterization activities
• Use data to identify trends, assess process performance, and support technical decision-making
• Prepare technical summaries, test reports, process records, and data packages
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to material or process deviations

Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Integration

• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, characterization, EH&S, radiological controls, licensing, and supply chain teams
• Ensure development activities are planned and executed with safety, quality, traceability, and manufacturability in mind
• Support development of process flows, material movement plans, and manufacturing readiness activities
• Help translate engineering requirements into practical production methods and procedures
• Communicate technical status, risks, and results clearly to project and technical stakeholders

Documentation, Quality & Compliance

• Develop and maintain technical documentation including procedures, work instructions, test plans, process records, and reports
• Ensure work is documented clearly, accurately, and in accordance with company requirements
• Support audit readiness, configuration control, and traceability of fuel development activities
• Follow applicable safety, radiological, quality, and environmental requirements
• Support continuous improvement of procedures, workflows, and technical practices as programs mature

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
• 3–4 years of experience in nuclear fuels, materials processing, chemical processing, ceramics, powders, fuel fabrication, or related technical work preferred
• Hands-on experience in laboratory, pilot, manufacturing, or regulated technical environments
• Familiarity with nuclear fuel fabrication, fuel materials, uranium processing, ceramic processing, powder handling, thermal processing, or advanced materials manufacturing is preferred
• Experience supporting process development, experimental execution, process troubleshooting, or manufacturing scale-up
• Ability to analyze technical data and develop clear conclusions from process, test, or characterization results
• Strong technical writing skills and experience preparing procedures, test plans, reports, or controlled documentation
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, scientists, technicians, operators, quality personnel, and safety teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance
• Experience in nuclear, DOE, NRC, national laboratory, aerospace, defense, chemical processing, energy, or other regulated environments is a plus

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off, Holidays