Ceramic Materials Engineer (Open To All Levels)

Oak Brook, IL 60523

Posted:

09/02/2026

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Job Number:

32325

Job Location:

Onsite

Industry:

ALT - Alternative Energy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Ceramic Materials Engineer

Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Ceramic Materials Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Support the design, evaluation, and qualification of SiC and graphiteponents used in advanced reactor systems.

Analyze SiC and graphite material properties including thermal conductivity, strength, oxidation resistance, creep behavior, and dimensional stability.

Support graphite material selection, procurement specifications, and supplier technical evaluations.

Perform engineering analyses related to performance in a high-temperature reactor environment.

Evaluate SiC and graphite behavior under thermal gradients, irradiation conditions, and operational environments.

Support development of material qualification plans, test requirements, and technical documentation.

Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, and systems engineering teams.

Review technical literature and industry data related to material performance in HTGR applications.

Prepare engineering reports, calculations, presentations, and licensing support documentation.

Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of engineering experience; internship, research, and laboratory experience are applicable.

Understanding of materials science fundamentals, material properties, and degradation mechanisms.

Knowledge of material performance in a nuclear reactor environment, including irradiation effects, oxidation behavior, fracture mechanics, or creep mechanisms.

Experience with materials testing, characterization techniques, or qualification programs.

Ability to analyze technical data andmunicate engineering conclusions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience with graphite, carbon-based materials, ceramics, or high-temperature materials.

Experience with nuclear-grade graphite or HTGR materials.

Familiarity with ASME standards, NRC licensing processes, or nuclear material requirements.

Experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, MATLAB, or Python.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary Range:

$85K- $215K

Location:

Oak Brook, IL (Onsite).

Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.