A Talascend client is seeking an experienced Materials Testing Engineer for a long-term contract role based in Everett, WA.
This role will serve on the Natrium Materials Testing and Characterization team. This role will provide support as part of a high functioning team of engineers focused on materials testing, characterization, and supplier qualification for next generation materials and components for sodium cooled fast reactors. You will be responsible for a wide range of materials testing activities at partners, suppliers, and in a laboratory environment located in Everett, WA.
Tasks
- Oversee and develop test programs for material performance and degradation (e.g., physical property measurement, mechanical testing, neutron irradiation, etc)
- Develop test requirements, plans, specifications, and procedures for testing unique materials in complex environments, including liquid metal sodium
- Lead large-scale cooperative projects for materials testing and development with external collaborators, partners, and suppliers
- Maintain project schedule and ensure timely delivery of results
- Conduct testing and material characterization in a laboratory environment
- External procurements of materials, equipment, and testing services, including authoring procurement requisitions and managing supplier performance to plan
- Perform scientific analysis on test data and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to materials performance and behavior, reactor design, and materials qualification
- Engage with the design, fabrication, and operation of custom laboratory experiments
Key Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 6 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with minimum 3 years of related experience. A degree in Materials Science / Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.Prior experience in materials testing and characterization for nuclear research or industry applications is desired but not requiredA thorough understanding of mechanical testing for both metallic, ceramics, and hardfacing coatings is requiredExperience working with a variety of materials including metallics and hardfacing coatings is desiredProficiency in conducting mechanical testing in extreme environments is requiredDemonstrated hands-on laboratory experience is requiredMetallography and SEM-EDS experience are requiredProficiency in writing and producing technical documentation including test reports and studiesExperience cooperating with external project partners / collaborators and suppliers for technical scopes of work is highly desiredProficiency in experimental techniques for materials testing, characterization, and analysis is requiredExperience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 is preferredStrong communication skills desired.The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.