• Location:
  Niskayuna, NY 12309
• Job Status/Type:
  Full Time
  Employee
• Job Category:
  Engineering
• Industry:
  Engineering Services
• Occupations:
  General/Other: Engineering
• Work Experience:
  5+ to 7 Years
• Career Level:
  Experienced (Non-Manager)
• Education Level:
  Bachelor's Degree

• Reference Code:
  841

About Us

We provide superior nuclear propulsion systems for U.S. Naval ships by designing the world's most technologically advanced, safe and reliable reactor plants and systems, supporting the operating fleet of nuclear ships and training the sailors who operate them. proudly supporting the world's best navy.

Our Vision

We will increase our value to the Naval Reactors Program by enabling everyone to rapidly and effectively support our nuclear fleet. We see ourselves continuing to provide the advanced technology needed beyond the VIRGINIA class and the innovation needed to take us to the next generation of reactor design. We will do all of this in a physical and people environment we are proud of.

Materials Engineer

Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
For more than 60 years, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL), as part of the Naval Reactors Program has been at the forefront of technological and operational innovation. We have a proud tradition of producing reactor plants for submarines and surface ships that provide unprecedented endurance and power. We also train the sailors who operate those plants. We are a Program with cutting edge technology, high technical standards and integrity. If you are interested in a challenging career and working with some of the finest technical people in the country, then explore your future with the Naval Reactors Program. We know that you will consider many factors when choosing where to work. The Naval Reactors Program has much to offer, including the opportunity to work with some of the brightest engineers, scientists and professionals from a wide spectrum of disciplines. Our management team will challenge you to apply your skills, learn new things and grow professionally and personally.

The Plant Corrosion Technology unit is a unit in the Plant Materials (S3) subprogram.  The unit designs and conducts corrosion testing to evaluate the mechanism for fleet component failures, to support manufacturing issues, as well as to qualify the use of new materials in Naval Nuclear applications.  This unit also manages the operation of the Science Autoclave Facility (SAF).  This uniqie corrosion test facility exists to perform state-of-the-art testing of naval nuclear materials to better understandfleet material performance, overseeing the performance of the tests, and evaluating and reporting of the results.  Additional responsibilities will include the development of engineering and fundamental environmental degradation models.  This individual will also oversee and interprete analytical characterization results of test specimens and fleet components (i.e., oxide film, microstructure, and SCC crack tip characterization studies, etc.)

Selected applicants will be subjected to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.  U.S. citizenship is required. To see this and other job openings at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, please visit www.knollslab.com/careers.html.

Job Requirements:
A bachelors degree in Materials, Chemical,  Nuclear, or Mechanical engineering (or related discipline) plus a minimum of 5 years related professional experience
OR
A masters degree in Materials, Chemical,  Nuclear, or Mechanical engineering (or related discipline) plus a minimum of 2 years related professional experience
OR
A PhD in Materials, Chemical, Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering


Open Date : 2009-09-18 00:00:00
Date Required : 2009-10-30
Req. Code : 841
# of Openings : 1
Other Skills : Experience building and maintaining relational databases such as MS Access, Oracle, or equivalent. Experience designing and conducting corrosion and/or fracture mechanics tests. Experience interpreting the requirements of the Structural Design Basis SDB-63. Experience programming in the Labview computer software code. Experience working with materials analytical characterization methods and data. Experience that demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of corrosion processes and/or fracture mechanics. Demonstrated ability to articulate technical ideas/concepts in a clear and concise manner. Experience that demonstrates leadership in a team setting.
Offer Relocation : Yes
Exemption : Exempt
Hire Type : Direct