Fuel Coating Engineer

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with up to 5% match, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Fuel Coating Engineer for an advanced nuclear fuel developer which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in CVD and coating process development looking to further their career in nuclear fuel manufacturing.

•      Develop and optimize TRISO particle coating (pyrocarbon, SiC) and SiC CVD processes for fuel pellets

•      Define requirements for coating furnaces, fluidized-bed coaters, and CVD reactors

•      Execute coating campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and evaluate coating defects

•      Establish process controls and scale-up strategies for repeatable results

•      Maintain process data and material traceability supporting fuel qualification

Essential Qualifications

•      Experience developing or operating CVD, CVI, pyrocarbon, SiC, or other high-temperature vapor-deposition processes

•      Hands-on coating or deposition equipment operation, commissioning, and troubleshooting in a lab or pilot facility

•      Bachelor's in Materials, Chemical, Ceramic, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering or related field

Bonus Qualifications

•      Advanced technical degree

•      TRISO fluidized-bed CVD, FCM, HTGR fuel, or nuclear-grade SiC experience

•      ASME NQA-1 or scale-up from R&D to pilot or production manufacturing

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