# Nuclear Fuel Development Engineer

**Company:** [Standard Nuclear](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/standard-nuclear)
**Location:** Idaho Falls, ID
**Role:** Other
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, ceramic engineering, process development, fuel fabrication, materials processing, powder handling, thermal processing, technical documentation
**Posted:** 2026-06-24

> Supports nuclear fuel development and manufacturing by contributing to process development, fuel material fabrication, characterization, testing, and technical documentation in a regulated environment.

## Job Description

## 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

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