Visiting Scientist

Visiting Scientist – Kansas City National Security Campus

Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) is a U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facility managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T). The campus manufactures sophisticated mechanical, electronic, and engineered-material components for the nation's defense system.

• Spend 10–12 weeks of summer as a faculty member from a partnering MSIPP, MCA, or consortium university or college to expand research efforts and understanding of KCNSC activities.
• Work as part of a larger team of Scientists and Engineers to achieve the scope of work on one or more projects related to materials, electronics, or mechanical components.
• Interface with internal organizations to resolve design, R&D, production, and acceptance issues.
• Identify future technology focus areas.
• Research and evaluate relevant scientific literature in preparation for solving complex materials/component development problems.
• Evaluate research results and make recommendations on a project’s forward path.
• Draft reports and prepare and deliver presentations on research results to communicate progress and meet project milestones.
• Expand the existing project team knowledge base.

• A faculty position at a partnering MSIPP, MCA, or consortium university or college in a Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar department.
• Ph.D. in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or similar.
• Will be required to sign a Non‑Disclosure Agreement and additional agreements regarding ownership of intellectual property.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on‑site as directed by management.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function.
• United States citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions may require additional DOE designations).

• Ongoing research and development collaborations with KCNSC through MSIPP, MCA, or consortium.
• Experience with a variety of materials characterization and analytical techniques including mechanical and rheological properties.
• Progressive experience in electrical engineering research.
• Experience in design and testing of mechanical systems.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of physical phenomena.
• Negotiation, leadership, and communication skills at all organizational levels.

This job description is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team.

• Job
• Category:
  Engineering
• Level of
  
  Experience:
  
  Intern
• Posting
  
  Location:
  
  Kansas City National Security Campus, 14520 Botts Road, Kansas City, MO 64147
• Remote Eligibility:
  On‑Site
• Travel Required:
  
  0–10%
• Approved Work States: MO; KS
• Hourly/Salary:
  Salary