Materials Engineer

Description

You will play a key role in developing the material foundations that enable Hadron’s reactors to achieve reliability, longevity, and manufacturability at commercial scale—bridging the gap between material science innovation and practical engineering application.

The Materials Engineer will support the design, testing, and qualification of structural and functional materials used in Hadron Energy’s micro modular reactor (MMR) systems. This individual will collaborate with nuclear, mechanical, and thermal engineers to ensure materials meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements under high-temperature, radiation, and corrosive environments.

• Contribute to the design of radiation-tolerant and corrosion-resistant materials for reactor and balance-of-plant systems
• Interface with suppliers, laboratories, and research institutions to source and validate advanced materials and coatings
• Conduct material property analysis, testing, and characterization, including tensile, creep, fatigue, and corrosion testing
• Lead material selection, evaluation, and qualification for components operating under nuclear, thermal, and mechanical stress conditions
• Support component and subsystem testing programs, analyzing results and recommending design or process improvements
• Collaborate with design and structural teams to ensure materials meet performance, safety, and lifecycle requirements
• Collaborate with QA and regulatory teams to ensure material traceability, documentation, and quality compliance
• Research emerging materials technologies applicable to nuclear and energy systems (e.g., ceramics, composites, advanced steels)
• Support the development of welding, joining, and fabrication processes for high-temperature alloys and pressure-boundary materials
• Develop and maintain material databases, specifications, and test plans in alignment with ASME, ASTM, and NRC standards

Requirements

This is a full-time on-site role for a Materials Engineer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The position is ideal for candidates with strong technical expertise in materials science, metallurgy, and thermal-mechanical analysis who are passionate about advancing safe, durable, and high-performance materials for next-generation nuclear systems.

• Strong understanding of metallurgy, thermal-mechanical behavior, and material degradation mechanisms
• 5+ years of experience in materials development, selection, or qualification, preferably within nuclear, aerospace, or energy industries
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Familiarity with ASME Section III, ASTM standards, and nuclear materials codes and regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and research teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred for senior roles)
• Experience with high-temperature alloys, stainless steels, ceramics, and corrosion-resistant materials
• Hands-on experience with material testing methods, microstructural analysis (SEM, EDS), and nondestructive evaluation (NDE)
• Knowledge of radiation effects, oxidation, and embrittlement phenomena in metallic and nonmetallic materials

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance