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Leidos · 10 hours ago

Materials & Process Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $157K/yr

4+ years exp

Leidos is a company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions through a diverse and talented workforce. They are seeking a Materials & Process Engineer to support their Advanced Materials Department, focusing on material selection, process improvement, and engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support multiple Leidos programs in the areas of material selection, metallurgy and fabrication, composites, ceramics, process improvement opportunities, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, Parts, Materials, & Processes (PM&P) Plans, and qualification activities

Provide M&P support to mechanical and aerospace design and drawings development and manufacturing process improvement activities

Investigate materials and process non-conformance issues and guide/perform testing as necessary

Serve as a liaison between the Advanced Materials Dept and other Leidos organizations to ensure all material and process selections, process improvements, and material characterization activities meet program goals and objectives

Conduct a variety of materials characterization and mechanical tests, including test planning, writing and editing procedures, and coordinating with customers to ensure tests and investigations meet project objectives

Solving complex engineering challenges with both analytical and experimental approaches

Candidate must be self-motivated and be capable of functioning effectively in a fast-paced environment

Qualification

Materials processesMaterials selectionMetallographyMaterials analysisM&P testingAerospace experienceNon-metallic materialsAnalytical techniquesIndustry specificationsVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem solvingSelf-motivated

Required

Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or one of the Physical Sciences from an ABET accredited institution

Candidates must have a strong technical background in materials processes, materials selection, metallography and/or materials analysis with at least 4+ years of demonstrated experience

Experience executing M&P and materials testing activity directly supporting projects or programs (aerospace or defense preferred)

Must be a resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate in order to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a DOD Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a DOD Secret Clearance

Preferred

Demonstrated background with 1 or more of the following analysis techniques: tensile testing, lap shear testing, metals testing (grain size, porosity, etc), composite materials analysis (microscopy, thermal, etc), quantitative analysis

Demonstrated background with 1 or more of the following analysis instruments: Load Frame Testing, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, SEM, TGA, TMA, XPS, XRD

Experience with non-metallic, engineered materials, such as polymer- or ceramic-matrix composites, polymers and sealing system, and/or high-temperature ceramics

Experience working with aerospace systems and materials

Demonstrated experience working within multiple technical domains

Familiarity with AMS, ASTM, NASA, MIL-STD, ISO 9001/AS 9100, ISO 17025, and/or other industry specifications