Materials Engineer - Security Clearance Required
Company: Idaho National Laboratory
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future
intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're
looking for! Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Materials Properties
group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in
exploring a career as a Materials Engineer! Our team works an
on-site 9x80 schedule located at our Idaho Falls facility with
every other Friday off. Responsibilities Include: Develop R&D
programs as well as support existing programs in the areas of
fusion welding (arc, laser, etc.), including dissimilar metal
joints, and 3D metal printing (powder bed, directed energy
deposition, etc.). The end applications are typically focused on
component in harsh environments (e.g., extremes of temperature,
pressure, high strain rate applications, etc.) as found in power
generation (e.g., nuclear, fossil fuel, solar, etc.) and protection
applications such as ballistic armor and blast protection
associated with National Homeland Security. Writing proposals and
obtaining funding from appropriate private and public organizations
to implement work in the areas of interest discussed above. Guide
others in performing a variety of unique laboratory research
studies to prove new principles and concepts related to advanced
materials development. Take a leadership role in developing new
programs associated with advanced materials development and
assessment in support of grand ideas at the departmental,
directorate and lab levels. Assist the leadership team in
implementing the strategic plan of the organization. Lead as well
as support programs, including proposal efforts to secure funding
for scientific/engineering work and other business development
opportunities. Build, lead, and support effective teams to
implement scientific and engineering work. Participate in program
development activities, both in lead and supporting roles Develop
and enhance manufacturing techniques for the development of alloys.
Lead materials testing programs, including setting test matrices,
solving issues, and analyzing data. Develop new characterization
and materials development/manufacturing facilities and
capabilities. Conduct and document work at an appropriate quality
level, including collection and interpretation of laboratory data,
planning of research tasks, as well as assessing and applying a
wide range of research techniques to those tasks. Identify and
build synergetic intra- and inter-directorate (within-INL) as well
as external collaborations especially with the goal of developing
and initiation new materials-based projects and programs. Identify
and coordinate synergetic collaborations between modeling and
experimental activities essential to peers and partners internal
and external to INL. Direct and contribute to the completion of
landmarks on multiple projects and programmatic objectives. Taking
a lead in establishing beneficial collaborative relationship with
customers, technical representatives and field operations personnel
seeking application based advance materials development and
deployment. Serving as a technical resource to others, including
mentorship and provision of guidance to junior level scientists
Serving as a major or sole contributor to the generation of
reports, publications, and proposals and contribution to the
generation of additional proposals and concepts submitted for
external funding. Representing the MS&E Department and INL with
sponsors and peers through programmatic and technical
presentations. Engage in external technical leadership associated
with relevant technical conferences or national/international in
areas related to main mission as described above. Participate in
and lead technical work and perform research and development in
area of expertise Leading proposals to secure new funding, assist
in business strategy development and in relationship development
with key sponsors, identification of opportunities for new
business, proposal development and preparation, marketing, program
execution Maintain currency in the relevant scientific literature
and community Minimum Requirements: PhD in Materials Science,
Materials Engineering, or related field and at least 4-6 years of
related post-PhD experience. This position requires the ability to
obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" / "Q" clearance,
which requires US Citizenship. Established reputation and
relationships with other national and international researchers in
materials related working, including development and
characterization. Experience identifying synergetic collaborations
between experimental and modeling activities within, and external,
to organizations where researcher has previously (or currently)
worked. Experience meeting the technical goals of partner internal
and external to organizations where the researcher has previously
or currently worked. Demonstrated experience building and leading
effective teams and enhancing the technical and professional skills
of junior and experienced staff through active mentoring and
training. Established track record for serving as the lead in
technical decision-making and direction at the medium to
large-scale project level. Strong background and an established
record of high-quality research in structural materials. Experience
conceiving and developing multi-disciplinary research projects on
structure/property relationships of materials. Demonstrated record
of effective teamwork. Demonstrated ability to work effectively
across organizational boundaries. Demonstrated excellence in
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Record of
commitment to safe, secure and environmentally sound operations.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical projects and
technical teams to success. Familiarity with National Laboratory
programs. Experience in structure/property characterization of
materials, including development of new materials, neutron
irradiation effects, physical metallurgy, and materials
characterization techniques. Preferred Requirements: Strong
research background in functional materials. A strong record of
achievement through reports, publications, intellectual property,
or technical products 10 years of related post-PhD experience. Job
Information Salary Grade PR0400: 220 ($107,520 - $177,336) / Salary
Grade PR0500: 230 ($121,212 - $206,232) Chosen applicants are
required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and
contributing to an inclusive working environment. TDP: Testing
designated position; It will be required to submit to a
pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the
term of employment. Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and
the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level
dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. INL
Overview: INL is a science-based, applied engineering national
laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's
mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense.
With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff,
the laboratory works with national and international governments,
universities and industry partners to discover new science and
development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and
renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
INL Mission: Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure
innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and
critical infrastructure. INL Vision: Our vision is to change the
world's energy future and secure our nation's critical
infrastructure. Selective Service Requirements: To be eligible for
employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have
registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more
information see www.sss.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity: INL is
an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of
INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or
genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly
encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodation: We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation. Other Information: When applying to positions please
provide your resume and answer all questions on the following
screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the
questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not
accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited. Benefits &
Salary: We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust
relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more
information, please visit:
https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview
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