Materials Scientist

• Have ownership of the selection and development of near-term and long-term materials compatible with the fusion environment
• Work with engineers and researchers to explore novel materials, material joining methods, including process validation, and inspection techniques
• Work with industry partners on developing materials at a scale sufficient to meet the production deadlines
• Investigate the effects of the fusion environment on components to estimate lifetime, failure modes, inspection interval, and repair/replacement options
• Work with industry partners to develop plasma facing coatings and novel material systems
• Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

• M.S. in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics (Ph.D. preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry or research experience
• Deep expertise in plasma-facing components (PFCs), neutron irradiation damage, or high-heat-flux materials
• Demonstrated experience with material joining techniques for complex components (brazing, welding, diffusion bonding, spray coating)
• Demonstrated experience with SEM and mechanical testing techniques for metallics, ceramics, and composites
• Experience analyzing material degradation in a high-radiation environment is highly desirable
• Familiarity with HTS tape architectures or insulation materials for superconducting magnets is a plus
• Familiarity with material modeling software and techniques
• Familiarity with relevant material testing standards (e.g., ASTM, ASME) is a plus
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and conducting design reviews.
• Ability to manage external vendor relationships and supply chain timelines
• Experience owning systems or processes
• Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines
• Exceptional work ethic
• Ability to execute and flourish in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills
• Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one’s own

• Salary range $135,000-$210,000
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO

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