Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Fuel Fabrication Engineer for a 100% remote, contract career opportunity with our client.

Overview

In this role, you will support fuel fabrication process development for Natrium fuel and provide oversight and technical input for the Natrium fuel supply.

Responsibilities

Work with interdisciplinary team of engineers to ensure fuel that is fabricated meets the overall objectives
Provides technical guidance, planning, and iterative oversight for Type 1 fuel fabrication
Travels to laboratory and/or other locations to meet with key stakeholders
Compose and review technical documents to support fuel fabrication process development and fuel supply planning
Supports alignment on technical issues, fuel fabrication facility design strategies, and implementation of licensing strategy

Qualifications

A minimum of a Doctorate Degree of Science degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering
A minimum of 5 years of experience in hands-on nuclear fuel fabrication

Requirements

Experience with nuclear fuel injection casting is strongly preferred
Experience with applying novel fuel fabrication techniques is preferred
Experience with analysis techniques for fuel fabrication is preferred (ie SEM, ICP-MS, profilometry)
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence
Possess ability to work on tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach
Experience interacting on nuclear methodology with the NRC under an ASME NQA-1 compliant QA environment preferred
Ability to consistently deliver to an aggressive schedule
Self-motivated: able to seek out tasks and produce value aligned with team goals without waiting for next assignment
Willingness to openly give and accept professional criticism through technical reviews and other venues
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork
Travel required: 0-25%

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.

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