Materials and Process Eng

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a Materials & Process Engineer to support the Advanced Materials Department. The Advanced Materials Department is a multi-disciplinary team that provides materials engineering expertise for every phase of a program. With backgrounds in materials science, chemistry/chemical engineering, physics, among others, the department has experience in executing a variety of efforts from R&D, to prototype development, to supporting design and build tasks for manufacturing. Beyond subject matter expertise, the department has the analysis equipment, multi-physics modelling capability and experimental lab space to support activities ranging from proof-of-concept experimentation to manufacturing support. Primary Responsibilities. As an integral member of the Advanced Materials Department, the successful candidate will serve as Materials & Process Engineer. This position will balance multiple activities including but not limited to: - Strong verbal and written skills along with a practical knowledge of data analysis and interpretation of results - Support multiple Leidos programs in the areas of material selection, 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 - Coordinate with safety and other members of the department to create testing plans and procedures - Perform testing in the investigation of materials and process non-conformance issues - Work within the Advanced Materials Dept 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 authoring test reports - Solving engineering challenges with both analytical and experimental approaches - Candidate must be self-motivated and be capable of functioning effectively in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

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 2+ 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
Strong verbal and written skills along with a practical knowledge of data analysis and interpretation of results
Candidate must be self-motivated and be capable of functioning effectively in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support multiple Leidos programs in the areas of material selection, 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
Coordinate with safety and other members of the department to create testing plans and procedures
Perform testing in the investigation of materials and process non-conformance issues
Work within the Advanced Materials Dept 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 authoring test reports
Solving engineering challenges with both analytical and experimental approaches