Technologist, Level I-II

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Technologist, Level I-II

George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC), Bryan, Texas

Commensurate with experience.

The Materials Technologist I position at the BCDC requires expertise in materials science and advanced manufacturing. The incumbent will operate complex furnace and manufacturing systems, apply testing methodologies, and develop innovative manufacturing approaches to enhance material properties for defense applications.

• Operate and maintain complex furnace and manufacturing systems.
• Conduct comprehensive materials characterization using SEM, EDS, XRD, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing to determine material performance limits.
• Implement heat treatment and sintering protocols to enhance microstructural stability, mechanical properties, and thermal resistance.
• Develop and conduct experiments to assess mechanical, thermal, and oxidative performance of materials.
• Utilize advanced testing techniques such as tensile, fatigue, creep, and thermal cycling.
• Employ analytical techniques (SEM, XRD, EDS, DSC, TGA) to investigate material properties.
• Analyze and interpret test results to improve material design and manufacturing processes.
• Explore additive manufacturing and novel fabrication methods to improve material performance.
• Process large datasets using computational tools (MATLAB, Python) to extract insights.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing key findings.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain a safe and organized research environment, following laboratory protocols.
• Adhere to compliance standards for handling materials and hazardous substances.
• Integrate cutting‑edge research findings into ongoing projects to drive innovation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with SEM, XRD, EDS, DSC, TGA, and mechanical testing methods (tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, etc.).
• Knowledge of thermal, mechanical, and oxidative testing for materials.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or other data analysis tools for processing experimental results.
• Experience in utilizing computational science for materials.
• Experience handling high‑temperature furnaces, thermal testing systems, and mechanical testing equipment.
• For Technologist II: at least two years of related experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Security‑sensitive position restricted to U.S. citizens only.

Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.