Materials Engineer - Metallurgy

The role

You will aid in the development and qualification of all materials in the reactor systems. This includes developing experiments, processes, and quality control while working with vendors and collaborators.

What you will do

• Partake in the development and qualification for all materials in the reactor
• Design and conduct physical, thermal, and mechanical testing of materials
• Employ statistical methods to evaluate effects of process variables and environmental effects
• Perform materials characterization including root cause investigations of failure modes
• Interface with manufacturing, neutronics, mechanical, testing, and quality engineers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in materials engineering
• Experience with Metals
• Proficiency in optical and electron microscopy as well as mechanical property evaluation
• Go-getter attitude
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

Nice to have

• 3+ years demonstrated experience as part of integrated team in a production setting
• Knowledge of radiation effects in materials
• Knowledge of stainless steel, Ni based superalloys, and ceramics
• Coatings experience
• Exceptional communication skills

About the company

Antares is building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors to make clean energy abundant. The team hails from organizations including SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, and various National Laboratories.