Materials and Process Engineer

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

Advanced Materials Department is a multi‑disciplinary team that provides materials engineering expertise for every phase of a program. The department has experience in R&D, prototype development, and supporting design and build tasks for manufacturing.

• Support multiple Leidos programs in material selection, metallurgy and fabrication, composites, ceramics, process improvement opportunities, root cause and corrective action (RCCA), Parts, Materials, & Processes (PM&P) Plans, and qualification activities.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff on testing techniques and reviewing data presentations prior to reaching customers.
• Provide M&P technical insights for bid and proposal activities across the organization.
• Investigate materials and process non‑conformance issues and provide recommended problem resolutions to program management teams.
• Provide process and program management for programs spanning multiple technical areas.
• Serve as a liaison between the Advanced Materials Dept and both internal and external customers to ensure all material and process selections, process improvements, and RCCA activities meet program goals and objectives.
• Manage 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.
• Coordinate with procurement management and subcontracted suppliers to mitigate non‑conformances before they occur.
• Efficiently resolve non‑conformances to limit the impact to program schedule and cost.
• Provide technical expertise during new supplier evaluations to aid in supplier risk analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or one of the Physical Sciences from an ABET‑accredited institution with 8+ years of applicable experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of applicable experience.
• Strong technical background in materials processes, materials selection, and/or metallography.
• Experience managing and executing M&P and materials testing activity directly supporting projects or programs (aerospace or defense preferred).
• Resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate for work on‑site at the Huntsville, AL office.
• U.S. Citizen with a DOD Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

• Experience working with aerospace systems and materials.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment and/or frequently interfacing with manufacturing.
• Experience with process/procedural controls and quality systems.
• Project Management skills.
• Experience assembling and providing technical briefings and clear guidance to non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with AMS, ASTM, NASA, MIL‑STD, ISO 9001/AS 9100, ISO 17025, and/or other industry specifications.
• Experience with non‑metallic, engineered materials such as polymer‑ or ceramic‑matrix composites, polymers and sealing system, and/or high‑temperature ceramics.

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