Materials Engineer (Creep & High Temp Metallics Design)

Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States; 4 days in office. Standard schedule is 8:00am–5:00pm ET, Monday–Friday. Travel is up to 10% as needed.

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 per year base salary.

Company

hirify.global develops nuclear reactor systems and components.

What you will do

• Develop methodologies to qualify and characterize metallic alloys, graphite, composites, and welding materials for high-temperature nuclear reactor applications.
• Select materials, test methods, codes, standards, and prepare material specifications for component procurement.
• Plan and oversee materials testing programs to establish material properties and qualification bases.
• Analyze microscale behavior, degradation, environmental effects, tribology, and lifetime performance using simulations, calculations, and engineering judgment.
• Perform metallurgical analysis and support structural integrity, creep-fatigue, and strain evaluations for reactor systems and components.
• Prepare design documentation, technical reports, calculations, drawings, V&V plans, and independent reviews in accordance with quality and configuration-management procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Typically five years of engineering experience required; a relevant master’s or Ph.D. may substitute for part of the experience requirement.
• Experience with metallurgical analysis and strong familiarity with metallic alloy material behavior.
• Ability to work in the Rockville office four days per week and follow the standard Eastern Time office schedule.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.