Chemical Vapor Deposition Engineer

About the role

Chemical Vapor Deposition Engineers operate pilot line equipment to qualify advanced nuclear fuel materials. The role advances production readiness, process capability, and safety for high-temperature nuclear systems. Success depends on optimizing equipment output and sustaining development goals.

Software engineers turn product ideas into working code. Engineers work in small teams, review each other's work, and ship in small batches. Most teams follow agile practices such as sprints and daily standups. Engineers also write tests, fix bugs, and improve performance. The field values clear communication as much as technical skill. Engineers spend part of every week on planning, code review, and debugging, not just writing new code. The ability to explain a technical decision in plain words separates strong engineers from the rest.

Key facts

What you'll do

Pilot scale uranium processing equipment is installed, troubleshot, and optimized in coordination with cross-functional teams. Operating procedures are refined, validated, and continuously improved as processes move toward production. Existing HAZOPs and safety analyses are used to strengthen operational robustness and readiness for production. Equipment operations are modeled in detail to understand behavior and optimize output against strict specifications.

Requirements

Ability and eagerness to learn while mentoring others are demonstrated. Operational completeness for mechanical installation and its documentation is achieved. Collaboration with technicians and other engineers happens effectively. Adaptability to shifting priorities and environments is maintained without losing track of tasks. Extreme ownership, curiosity, and attention to detail are exhibited. Direct experience with chemical vapor deposition is required. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is held. A proven track record of engineering excellence exists. Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical systems for fluidized beds and CVD coating is present. Analytical mindset enables leading root cause investigations. Experience in a production environment is brought. Experience overseeing and mentoring a team is held. Communication is clear, and technical documentation and leadership are strong. Willingness to relocate to Emery County, Utah is confirmed.

Nice to have

Experience in high-performance or safety-critical production environments is valued. Deep understanding of quality and reliability engineering is present. Hands-on production experience is brought. Experience utilizing HMI and supporting PLC logic control updates is applied. Statistical process control (SPC) and process data are used to enhance batch-to-batch repeatability, throughput, and yield. Working knowledge of CAD/PLM software exists.

Practical notes

citizenship or lawful permanent residency is mandatory. Free daily lunch and dinner are provided onsite. Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

The role centers on chemical vapor deposition within advanced nuclear fuel materials in a high-impact startup. Fluidized bed reactors and HMI/PLC systems drive pilot-scale production. Strong ownership, data-focused improvements, and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.