Ultra Maritime · 2 days ago
Material Science Engineer – Materials & Process Expert
Columbia City, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expUltra Maritime is a leader in maritime defense technologies that protect naval fleets. The Materials Science Engineer – Materials & Process Expert will lead research and development activities focused on advanced materials for defense applications, applying expertise to solve complex technical challenges and ensure high-performance materials solutions.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead materials selection, testing and implementation. Responsible on optimization efforts for ceramics, composites, and coatings used in maritime defense systems
Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations for material and process issues
Perform laboratory and analytical testing; interpret and report data with scientific rigor
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to scale materials from concept to production
Support DoD program requirements, technical documentation, and secure project execution
Develop technical reports, proposals, and presentations for internal and customer stakeholders
Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and related tools for documentation, analysis, and project management
Travel up to 15% for supplier engagement, testing activities, and program reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering
10+ years of experience in materials, manufacturing processes, potting materials/process of ceramics and chemical/primers used to improve bonding
Hands-on experience with ceramic materials, composites, or coatings (processing, sintering, or characterization)
Proven ability to perform root cause analysis, materials failure assessments, and data-driven decision-making
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to prepare detailed technical documentation
U.S. citizenship required; must be eligible for a DoD Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or defense-related R&D programs
Familiarity with materials testing and characterization (SEM, EDS, XRD, DSC, etc.)
Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards
Experience with product life cycle systems
Background in chemical process scale-up or pilot-scale materials development
Strong analytical and research skills with an emphasis on applied materials, adhesives and manufacturing processes
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k match
Paid time off
Family leave
And much more!
Company
Ultra Maritime
Ultra Maritime is a provides application-engineered solutions in the key elements of mission critical & intelligent systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carlo Zaffanella
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-12-06
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