Materials Test Engineer

Materials And Process Engineer

Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented problem-solver to serve as a Materials and Process Engineer to support the Advanced Materials Department. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Advanced Materials Department is a multi-disciplinary team that provides materials engineering expertise for every phase of a program. With backgrounds in materials science, chemistry/chemical engineering, physics, among others, the department has experience in executing a variety of efforts from R&D, to prototype development, to supporting design and build tasks for manufacturing. Beyond subject matter expertise, the department has the analysis equipment, multi-physics modelling capability and experimental lab space to support activities ranging from proof-of-concept experimentation to manufacturing support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical testing of materials and test articles (test specimen to full scale) to support multiple test programs
• Support multiple Leidos programs in the area of composites R&D, thermal protection systems, and hypersonics
• 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, composite repair, and bonding of dissimilar materials.
• Direct testing and reporting efforts for material test programs
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited institution with at least 4 years of experience (or M.S. with 2+ years)
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Experience communicating to cross-disciplinary teams and/or customers
• Experience with mechanical testing of engineering materials using load frames (tensile tester, universal testing machine, etc) and similar equipment
• Experience with composites and other aerospace materials
• Experience developing test plans / work instructions and documenting test results
• Familiarly with ASTM or MIL-STD testing standards
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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