Materials Engineer II

Antares
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication"]

Develop and qualify materials used in reactor systems by designing experiments and conducting physical, thermal, and mechanical testing that replicates reactor environments. Use statistical methods to evaluate how process and environmental variables affect material properties, and perform materials characterization with root-cause failure investigations. Collaborate across manufacturing, neutronics, mechanical, testing, and quality teams to define operating limits from material behavior and optimize processes.

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Materials Engineer II

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Job Summary

Develop and qualify materials used in reactor systems by designing experiments and conducting physical, thermal, and mechanical testing that replicates reactor environments. Use statistical methods to evaluate how process and environmental variables affect material properties, and perform materials characterization with root-cause failure investigations. Collaborate across manufacturing, neutronics, mechanical, testing, and quality teams to define operating limits from material behavior and optimize processes.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and qualify materials for reactor lifetime testing, cross-institutional collaboration, and property evaluation.
  • •Design and conduct physical, thermal, and mechanical testing that replicates the reactor environment.
  • •Use statistical methods to evaluate effects of process variables and environmental effects on material properties.
  • •Conduct materials characterization, including root cause investigations of failure modes.
  • •Interface with manufacturing, neutronics, mechanical, testing, and quality engineers to integrate materials and optimize processes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,000 - 150,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
  • •2+ years of experience in materials engineering.
  • •Proficiency in optical or electron microscopy and mechanical property evaluation.
  • •Experience with materials characterization and root-cause investigations of failure modes.
  • •Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.
Experience:2+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering
Skills:Communication
Tech Stack:Optical microscopyElectron microscopyStatistical methods

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

Antares
Designs and builds compact nuclear microreactors for remote, defense, industrial and space applications, focusing on transportable, low-footprint reactors and associated fuel and manufacturing capabilities.
Industry: Nuclear Energy
Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 2023
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