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Composite Materials Intern

BWX Technologies, Inc.
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Welcome to BWXT


We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

 

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

 

If you are looking for a Summer 2026 internship opportunity where innovative thinking is fostered and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

 

Position Overview:

Advanced Technologies is currently seeking a Composite Materials 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 either ceramic/ceramic or ceramic/metal composite materials through one of a few manufacturing technologies including chemical vapor infiltration, polymer infiltration, melt infiltration, or power processing.

 

Location:

The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office.

 

Your Day to Day as a Composite Materials Intern:

  • Take ownership of a composite manufacturing development program.
  • Generate/improve standard operating procedures and perform a safety analysis of the technology being developed.
  • Develop and execute a development plan for the maturation of the selected technology.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 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 Qualifications:

  • Experience/exposure in the processing and microstructure characterization of ceramic, metal, or composite materials.
  • Experience/exposure in chemical vapor processing technologies.
  • Experience/exposure in polymer processing.
  • Experience/exposure to powder processing techniques.
  • Enthusiastic attitude for tackling new challenges and learning new technologies.

 

What We Offer:

  • Flexible work schedules 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.