📍 Location: Washington, Texas, Florida, or Remote

Salary Range: $70,000-$215,000, based on experience and desire for equity

The Role

We are seeking a Materials Scientist to support selection, qualification, and performance evaluation of materials used in nuclear environments (high temperature, corrosion, radiation, and long-life duty cycles). This role supports both R&D and near-term engineering deliverables for advanced and operating nuclear programs.

What You’ll Do

Evaluate materials performance under thermal, mechanical, corrosion, and irradiation conditions

Plan and execute test programs (coupons, environmental testing, mechanical testing) and interpret results

Support material selection, specifications, and qualification strategies

Interface with component designers to translate test data into design allowables and margins

Produce clear technical reports and documentation suitable for regulated programs

Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field

3+ years in materials R&D or qualification programs (nuclear preferred)

Strong experimental design, data analysis, and technical writing skills

Preferred

Experience with ASME materials, high-temperature alloys, corrosion science, or irradiation testing

Benefits

Competitive salary • 401(k) with match • Health, dental & vision insurance