Materials Engineer (Creep & High Temp Metallics Design)

Overview

Design and qualify high‑temp metallic alloys and components for nuclear reactors

Key Responsibilities

• materials spec
• simulation
• testing programs
• metallurgical analysis
• v&v plans
• design documentation

Tasks

-Support selection of appropriate materials, test methods, codes and standards, and prepare material specifications for component procurement. -Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication. -Use engineering tools, including appropriate simulation software, hand calculations, and engineering judgment, assess microscale behavior, grain boundaries, surface effects, degradation behavior (corrosion, oxidation kinetics, neutron damage, etc.), and lifetime performance of materials. -Perform work in accordance with X-energy quality procedures for design and configuration management to ensure project quality requirements are met. -Inform development of and assist in oversight of materials testing programs to collect material properties and establish basis for material qualifications. -Perform and assist metallurgical analysis for the alloys selected for metallic systems, structures, and components of X-energy developed reactors, including pressure vessels and piping, reactor internals, heat exchangers, and other systems and components. -Provide independent reviews and acceptance reviews of engineering deliverables and data. -Collect and use data to support the generation of constitutive material models and perform and assist structural integrity, creep-fatigue, and strain evaluations for metals at high temperatures. -Support the assessment of SSCs for response to environmental conditions at the direction of project leads. -Consider effects of tribology and material property evolution on system and component design as a function of temperature and environment. -Develop Verification and Validation (V&V) plans for analytical tools and support qualification of toolsets. -Write and develop design and analysis documentation including design basis documents, technical reports, calculations, and drawings in accordance with applicable procedures, as well as industry publications and engagement in professional forums. -Develop and implement methodologies to qualify and characterize materials, especially metallic alloys, graphite, composites, and welding materials for nuclear reactor applications including in high temperature environments.

Requirements

• 5 years
• master's
• ph.d.
• bachelor's
• metallurgy
• x-energy

What You Bring

-Typically, five years of experience in an engineering role required. -A master’s degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience. -Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience. -A Ph.D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of three years of experience. -Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, or related engineering discipline (e.g., chemical, nuclear, mechanical etc.) from an accredited institution. -Experience with metallurgical analysis and strong familiarity with metallic alloy material behavior.

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About X-Energy

-Founded with the mission to revolutionize the energy sector through advanced nuclear technology. -Developers of the Xe-100, a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor designed for safety and efficiency. -Focus on small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide sustainable energy solutions globally. -Partners with leading utilities and organizations to design scalable, safe, and clean nuclear power plants. -Secured significant investments to expand operations and bring their reactors to market. -Driven by a commitment to meet global energy demands while minimizing environmental impact. -Notable for their innovative reactor designs, which offer unparalleled safety features. -Working to reshape the future of nuclear energy with cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering.

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