Amentum
Part-time Advanced Nuclear Fuels Engineer
Overview: This position is part of the Amentum support to the NASA EM32 Advanced Metals Processing & Technologies Team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate. The role involves nuclear fuel expertise to support NASA’s Space Nuclear Propulsion (SNP) Project. The position is part-time and offers the option to be remote.
Responsibilities
Offers expertise in advanced nuclear fuels for space reactors, including addressing technology gaps and paths forward for NASA Space Nuclear Propulsion.
Support ongoing growth of radiological labs with respect to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and MSFC Radiation Safety Officer; this involves health physics expertise to comply with federal radiological regulations.
Work with other researchers to create fuel development plans and execute miscellaneous research activities with collaborators from DOE, private sector, and academia.
Supports synthesis of materials of interest for space nuclear propulsion, including nuclear fuels, refractory metals, and ceramic materials.
Present research findings, including scientific data, to peers, managers, and outside collaborators.
Interact with senior level management and non-technical audiences.
Write research plans, technical reports, and research proposals to increase collaborations internally, with private sector, and academia.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in materials science, nuclear engineering, health physics, or closely related field (recent graduates are welcome to apply). Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 5 years’ experience.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Requirements
Experience with high temperature furnaces.
Experience with advanced nuclear fuels and high temperature materials (carbide materials, ultra-high temperature ceramics).
Previous experience handling radiological materials (uranium).
Previous internship experience at NASA centers.
Previous experience with U.S. Department of Energy Laboratories (e.g., Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories).
Metallographic sample preparation.
Materials characterization (X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy).
Develop and execute design of experiments.
Knowledge of NRC regulations.
Ability to write proposals and manuscripts.
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Responsibilities
Offers expertise in advanced nuclear fuels for space reactors, including addressing technology gaps and paths forward for NASA Space Nuclear Propulsion.
Support ongoing growth of radiological labs with respect to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and MSFC Radiation Safety Officer; this involves health physics expertise to comply with federal radiological regulations.
Work with other researchers to create fuel development plans and execute miscellaneous research activities with collaborators from DOE, private sector, and academia.
Supports synthesis of materials of interest for space nuclear propulsion, including nuclear fuels, refractory metals, and ceramic materials.
Present research findings, including scientific data, to peers, managers, and outside collaborators.
Interact with senior level management and non-technical audiences.
Write research plans, technical reports, and research proposals to increase collaborations internally, with private sector, and academia.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in materials science, nuclear engineering, health physics, or closely related field (recent graduates are welcome to apply). Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 5 years’ experience.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Requirements
Experience with high temperature furnaces.
Experience with advanced nuclear fuels and high temperature materials (carbide materials, ultra-high temperature ceramics).
Previous experience handling radiological materials (uranium).
Previous internship experience at NASA centers.
Previous experience with U.S. Department of Energy Laboratories (e.g., Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories).
Metallographic sample preparation.
Materials characterization (X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy).
Develop and execute design of experiments.
Knowledge of NRC regulations.
Ability to write proposals and manuscripts.
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