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BWXT · 21 hours ago

Materials Characterization Intern

Lynchburg, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25.05/hr - $31.83/hr

BWX Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator in nuclear solutions, providing safe and effective services for global security and clean energy. The Materials Characterization Intern will assist in developing new methodologies for characterizing inorganic materials to support various R&D projects in nuclear applications.

Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Materials ScienceCharacterization MethodsData AnalysisICP-MSSEMXRDEnthusiastic AttitudeOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in a technical field of study (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Physics, Chemistry etc.)

Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred

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

Benefits

Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.

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.