Materials / Metallurgical Engineer

Job overview

The Materials / Metallurgical Engineer role is onsite in Jonesborough, TN. Compensation is not specified. BWX Technologies develops and manufactures nuclear solutions and precision components for energy, defense, medicine, and space applications. The engineer supports material selection, testing, and failure analysis through laboratory evaluation and data interpretation. The work helps engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams verify material performance, resolve material-related issues, and meet applicable standards and specifications.

What you'll do

• Assist with thermal systems and material processing optimization
• conduct metallurgical evaluations of microstructure, grain structure, hardness, and mechanical properties
• support failure analysis and prepare technical reports
• analyze statistical process control data
• assist with material selection and qualification
• perform laboratory experiments and maintain test documentation
• collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

materials engineer

metallurgical engineer

materials science

metallurgical testing

failure analysis

laboratory analysis

material qualification

spc data

jonesborough tn

bwx technologies

u.s. citizenship

doe clearance

engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• paid time off
• professional development, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in materials science, metallurgy, or a related engineering discipline and at least two years of relevant experience. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance are required.

About the employer

BWX Technologies, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.