Research Corrosion Analyst

Overview

Position: Research Corrosion Analyst

Location: Warner Robins, GA (at Robins AFB, GA)

Department: AFSMO Support - 250741

Category: Research Institute Staff

Pay Grade: P2 - Exempt

Advertised: September 29, 2025

Applications close: Open until filled

Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) as a Research Corrosion Analyst and contribute to cutting-edge materials science research that directly impacts national defense and aerospace innovation. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the nation’s top research universities while advancing critical corrosion mitigation technologies. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT ROBINS AFB, GA.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in aerospace systems corrosion control, prevention and mitigation and aircraft maintenance.
• Perform field assessments of base, MAJCOM, and other US Air Force corrosion programs.
• Identify corrosion-related material and process needs, propose solutions, and participate in development and integration of new solutions.
• Advise weapon system program offices and senior leadership, governance boards and multi-service corrosion forums.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute corrosion training programs and corrosion-specific marketing and communications efforts.
• Provide prompt, credible responses to field, program office, and Air Logistics Complex questions regarding corrosion and coatings.

• Twelve years of experience in aerospace corrosion control or structural maintenance OR an Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience in aerospace corrosion control or structural maintenance.
• Knowledge of Air Force aircraft maintenance organizational structure.
• Knowledge of military materials, processes and standards.
• Basic knowledge of US Air Force corrosion control equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with impeccable judgment.
• Familiar with US Air Force corrosion-control related technical orders.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Willing to travel.
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance within 1 year of hire.
• U.S. citizen required due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government.

• Fifteen years of experience in aerospace corrosion control or a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of US Air Force Corrosion Control Equipment and facilities.
• Experience as an Air Force maintenance Flight/Group Superintendent.
• Three or more years’ experience in AF corrosion prevention control offices and in an Air Logistics Complex.
• Experience with low observable platforms.
• Familiar with US Air Force corrosion-control technical orders and related standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter with vision to improve processes.
• Ability to lead a team.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. The University seeks to increase diversity in all forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across the campus. The University is committed to affirmative action policies to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

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