Metallurgical Engineer

Metallurgical Engineer

• Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
• Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
• Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience and education)
• Travel: 5%
• Benefits: Competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401(k), flexible spending, tuition reimbursement

We are seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to support the Aberdeen Research Operation. The role involves developing and evaluating novel alloys and processing methods to improve the performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness of structural metals for future Army systems.

• Develop novel alloys and post‑processing techniques to enhance performance of cast, wrought, and welded structural metals, and quantify improvements for Army systems integration.
• Help develop optimal heat‑treatment and alloying strategies across a range of protection and lethality applications, applying metals‑characterization and testing methods to inform system‑level material selection.
• Develop, prototype, and evaluate new structural materials to enable unique processing strategies.
• Characterize resulting materials using metallography and electron microscopy, assess microstructure, and perform thermal and mechanical testing to refine future material designs.
• Acquire expertise in machining (grinding, milling, grit blasting), casting, forging, rolling, welding, heat treatment, fixture and machine fabrication, machining polishing, microscopy, and mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, impact).
• Document processing, characterization, and testing in written reports with graphical and statistical analysis; contextualize results with historic data and utilize machine‑learning models and standard trend fitting to assess improvements.

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Sciences and 2+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience may be considered.

• Basic knowledge of materials and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in mechanical testing.
• Knowledge of structural alloy development.
• Knowledge of machining.
• Preferred/Optional (select any):
  • Knowledge and experience with structural alloy development.
  • Knowledge and/or training in welding.
  • Demonstrated experience with developing structure‑processing‑property relationships.
  • Demonstrated expertise in structural alloy characterization and analysis.
  • Author/co‑author of publication(s) pertaining to structural alloy development.
  • Lead presenter at conference presentations.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.