Location: Lynchburg, VA
Company: BWX Technologies
U. S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U. S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents.
Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U. S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at . BWXT is currently seeking a Welding Engineer for its Advanced Technologies
location in Lynchburg, VA! BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.
If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA, Advanced Technologies office and is eligible for relocation benefits. Job Description / Duties Develop, qualify, document, and support new
automated and manual welding processes for the nuclear industry. Welding technologies include laser, electron beam, GTAW, resistive, and GMAW.
Develop, qualify, document, and support new additive manufacturing processes for the nuclear industry. Develop, qualify, document, and support nondestructive and destructive weld testing and Additive Manufacturing material testing methods. Performs metallurgical and mechanical evaluation of welds and failure analysis. Provide expertise and guidance for product material selection. Provide conceptual designs for tooling, jigs, and fixtures. Create and update manufacturing work instructions. Create and update equipment manuals.
Write technical specifications for purchasing equipment. Lead equipment design teams. Other engineering and manufacturing support tasks as required. Job Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science field is required along with a minimum of 4 years welding or Additive Manufacturing engineering experience. Ph D may substitute for experience. Familiarity with ASME, AWS and ASTM welding and material standards. Understanding of fundamental metallurgy. OSHA health and safety knowledge specific to weld hazards and laser safety. Ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely written and verbal communication.
Hands on experience and ability to work in a shop environment. Strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers. Travel (
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