Thermal Protection Systems; TPS Materials Test Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• As an integral member of the Advanced Materials Department, this position will balance multiple activities including but not limited to:
• Conduct mechanical testing of materials to support multiple test programs
• Support multiple Leidos programs in the area of composites R&D
• Engineering tasks to drive development and continual improvement of composite materials used for TPS
• Development, review, and approval of test procedures
• Assist in guiding the research of multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple organizations to ensure research activity successfully meets program objectives and remains on schedule. Research areas include mechanical testing, manufacturing, repair, and bonding of dissimilar materials.
• Direct testing efforts and analyze and report testing data
• Investigate anomalous test outcomes and provide recommended problem resolution to the program team
• Serve as a liaison between the program team, the technical team, and other exterior teams

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited institution with at least 8 years of experience (or M.S. with 6+ years)
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Experience communicating to cross‑disciplinary teams and/or customers
• Experience with mechanical and/or materials testing
• Experience with composites and other aerospace materials
• Experience developing test plans / work instructions and documenting test results
• Familiarity with ASTM, NASA, or MIL‑STD testing specifications
• Candidate must be self‑motivated and be capable of functioning effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• 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
• Must be a resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate in order to work on‑site at the Huntsville, AL office

• Active DOD Secret Clearance
• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems (DAQ)
• Familiarity with MTS Test Works Elite
• Strong organization skills
• Project Management skills

Pay Range $ - $

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.