Senior Materials Scientist

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Job Summary We are currently seeking a Senior Materials Scientist. This position is a full-time remote opportunity.

This role supports Battelle's Metallic Material Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Program, with a focus on material allowables data generation and analysis for conventional and process-intensive metal alloys used in aerospace. The selected candidate will work within a cross-disciplinary team spanning multiple engineering and science disciplines, analyzing and interpreting metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines for inclusion in the MMPDS Handbook, and supporting other programs requiring similar expertise.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings, contribute to proposal and business development efforts, and provide mentoring and training to junior staff.

Responsibilities As a Senior Materials Scientist, the selected individual will serve as a subject matter expert supporting Battelle's MMPDS Program across a range of technical, collaborative, and leadership activities. Responsibilities may include:

Analyze and interpret metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines for inclusion in the MMPDS Handbook Write, review, and present MMPDS Agenda Items at bi-annual General Coordination Committee meetings

Perform complex assignments with minimal oversight, analyzing material data submitted to the MMPDS program

Analyze and interpret non-metal mechanical properties data per CMH-17 guidelines

Support client projects by generating mechanical properties data to meet industry-specific needs

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients; present research results at relevant technical conferences

Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and industry committee meetings to increase company visibility

Support proposal and business development efforts led by others

Contribute to internal research and development (IR&D) studies

Assist with coordination of and participation in Battelle-sponsored conferences

Oversee, mentor, and train junior staff

Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, or a relevant technical field
10+ years of experience in a safety-focused industry such as aerospace, nuclear, or power generation, with experience in structural design

Experience with metal mechanical characterization testing of conventional and/or process-intensive materials or joining systems used in structural analysis

Subject matter expert-level proficiency in at least two of the following:
Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue Crack Growth, Mechanical Testing, or Metal Additive Manufacturing Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements

Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Qualifications Aerospace experience working for a government regulator (FAA, DOD, DOE, or NASA) or in commercial, defense, material production, or space industries at any level of the supply chain
10+ years of experience as a user of MMPDS in a stress analysis or…