Materials Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Materials Engineer to work in our Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) Department at Idaho National Laboratory.

You will apply your skills to promote out of this world science. Few people can say they have touched something that is now on another planet or helped build the fastest man-made object ever made. A career with the Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) Department at the Idaho National Laboratory will provide you with opportunities to work on radioisotope power systems supporting National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) missions. You will report to the RPS Department Manager.

Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.

Responsibilities Include:

You will apply engineering principles and methods to problems relative to metals, ceramics, glasses, and polymers. Related to the extraction, refinement, and production of materials. May develop new uses for known materials, work with composite materials, or may specialize in one type of material such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials.

• Support materials testing and characterization for multiple research programs.
• Be the subject matter expert on processing of materials such as metallic and non-metallic.
• Review requirements, designs, codes, tests, and documentation.
• Provide production parameters to keep consistent quality and performance on materials.
• Lead in technical design and testing committees and provide insight and direction to ensure development projects are being solved for customer.
• Provide technical solutions and position us for potential new programs.
• Maintain product configuration management. Update product and materials specifications.
• Procure items according to Product Configuration Management requirements.
• Enhance inter-group interactions and teamwork to increase awareness of department capabilities and collaboration and identify important areas to enhance activities within the department to meet sponsor needs.
• Oversee the successful execution (cost, schedule, environmental compliance, quality assurance, and safety) of assigned projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: Bachelor's and 2 years, Master's and 0 years, PhD and 0 years, degree in materials science and engineering or in a related engineering field from an ABET accredited institution.
• Level 3: Bachelor's and 5 years, Master's and 2 years, PhD and 2 years, degree in materials science and engineering or in a related engineering field from an ABET accredited institution.
• Experience commensurate with level which may include experience in experiments and/or computational areas.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In:

• Developing flight qualified space flight hardware.
• Thermoelectric materials
• Materials selection for development programs (Al, Ni, Stainless, ceramic, composites)
• Model material properties and aging under various temperatures extremes for metallic and non-metallic such as composites and ceramics.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($77,268 - $159,228) / Level 3 ($93,204 - $191,076). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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