About the role#
Standard Nuclear is hiring an Engineering Intern to support our fuel production and materials engineering activities. You will work in laboratory and manufacturing settings to assist with the fabrication, testing, and characterization of high-temperature materials for NTP applications. This is a part-time, hourly role for candidates currently pursuing or holding a degree in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
What you'll do#
- Support fabrication and testing of high-temperature materials.
- Assist with sample preparation, experimental work, and documentation of results.
- Help commission the metal carbide chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system.
- Support process trials, evaluate operating parameters, and work to improve process repeatability.
- Characterize uranium-bearing and non-uranium ceramics using methods like metallography, SEM, EDS, XRD, density measurement, and carbon analysis.
- Analyze test data to identify material trends and process effects.
- Work with engineers to interpret results and plan follow-up testing.
- Present your findings through technical reports and presentations.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notes and test records.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and characterization teams.
- Follow all site safety, radiological protection, and quality procedures.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort with hands-on laboratory or manufacturing work.
- Experience with fabrication and testing of ultra-high-temperature ceramics is preferred.
- Familiarity with ceramic coatings or related processes is a plus.
- Proficiency with characterization methods such as SEM, EDS, XRD, or metallography is preferred.
- Ability to analyze data and communicate technical findings clearly.
Location & details#
- Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About Standard Nuclear
Standard Nuclear provides services for the renewable energy sector. The company is privately held and maintains its headquarters in Secret City, USA. It employs between 11 and 50 people.
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