Materials Characterization Intern

Position Overview:

As a Materials Characterization Intern, you will be part of a team assisting multiple nuclear development projects at its Advanced Technologies research and development organization in Lynchburg, VA. The intern will be responsible for developing a new characterization methodology in support of characterizing the chemistry, microstructure, or properties of different inorganic materials. This is in support of our R&D and prototype programs including applications in space and terrestrial nuclear applications.

Location:

The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office.

Your Day to Day as a Materials Characterization Intern:

• Take ownership of a one or more characterization methods to improve standard operating procedures, improve quality, or expand the current offer of characterization capability.
• Support various R&D programs through the analysis of various materials being developed.
• Analyze, reduce, and present data generated from characterizing various materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, PhD Degree in a technical field of study (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Physics, Chemistry etc.).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task are required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure or experience in characterization of ceramic, metal, or composite materials
• Characterization exposure/understanding of one of the following characterization approaches ICP-MS, TGA, FTIR, LECO-OCNHS, SEM, XRD, CT, BET SA, SEM, EDS, EBSD, Pycnometry, PSA etc.
• Enthusiastic attitude for tackling new challenges and learning new technologies.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Housing stipend available for those that meet eligibility requirements.
• BWXT offers the thrift plan (401k) to its employees. After 3 years of employment, you become fully vested and any time as an internship goes towards that time.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.