Nuclear Fuel Development Engineer
Idaho Falls, ID On-site
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About the role
This is a hands-on technical role suited for an early-career engineer with experience or strong interest in nuclear fuels, materials processing, chemical processing, ceramics, powders, or fuel fabrication. The Nuclear Fuel Development Engineer will support experimental planning, process execution, data analysis, and transition of development activities into repeatable manufacturing practices. The role requires strong technical fundamentals, disciplined documentation, and the ability to work closely with fuel development, manufacturing, characterization, quality, EH&S, radiological controls, and licensing teams in a regulated nuclear fuel fabrication environment. This role is based on-site at Standard Nuclear’s Idaho nuclear fuel fabrication facility and involves work across office, laboratory, manufacturing, and controlled environments.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
- 3–4 years of experience in nuclear fuels, materials processing, chemical processing, ceramics, powders, fuel fabrication, or related technical work preferred
- Hands-on experience in laboratory, pilot, manufacturing, or regulated technical environments
- Familiarity with nuclear fuel fabrication, fuel materials, uranium processing, ceramic processing, powder handling, thermal processing, or advanced materials manufacturing is preferred
- Experience supporting process development, experimental execution, process troubleshooting, or manufacturing scale-up
- Ability to analyze technical data and develop clear conclusions from process, test, or characterization results
- Strong technical writing skills and experience preparing procedures, test plans, reports, or controlled documentation
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, scientists, technicians, operators, quality personnel, and safety teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance
- Experience in nuclear, DOE, NRC, national laboratory, aerospace, defense, chemical processing, energy, or other regulated environments is a plus