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BWXT is currently seeking an Additive Manufacturing Intern for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group research, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope powered systems for both internal and external customers.

Advanced Technologies is currently seeking a Material Characterization Intern to 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 novel manufacturing techniques of ceramics or metals through a one-off a few technologies BWXT is evaluating. These include both indirect and direct additive manufacturing technologies including electron beam, laser, and lithography-based technologies.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be in Lynchburg, VA.

Job Description / Duties:

• Take ownership of an additive manufacturing technology BWXT is development.

• Generate/improve standard operating procedures and perform a safety analysis of the technology.

• Develop and execute a development plan for the maturation of the selected additive manufacturing technology.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure or experience in the processing and microstructure characterization of ceramic, metal, or composite materials

OR

• Experience in metal, plastic, or ceramic additive manufacturing technologies

OR

• Experience in polymer formulation and thermal/photoinitiation

• Enthusiastic attitude for tackling new challenges and learning new technologies.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in a technical field of study (e.g., Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Physics, Chemistry etc.) is required.

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task are required.

• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

Benefits:

• 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.

• 9/80 Work Schedule. Employees participating in the 9/80 work schedule work 9 hours each Monday – Thursday, 8 hours on one Friday, and then the other Friday would be a scheduled day off.

Pay: $[[custsalaryMin]] - $[[custsalaryMax]]

The starting hourly rate for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[custsalaryMin]] and $[[custsalaryMax]] per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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