Research Corrosion Analyst

Overview

Job No: 503100
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: AFSMO Support - 250741
Pay Grade: P2 - Exempt
Advertised: September 29, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

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. Located in Warner Robins, GA, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to work within one of the nation s top research universities while advancing critical corrosion mitigation technologies. Apply today!

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT ROBINS AFB, GA

The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in aerospace systems corrosion control, prevention and mitigation and aircraft maintenance. Primary duties include field assessment of base, MAJCOM, and other US Air Force corrosion programs. Other duties include identifying corrosion related material and process needs, identifying solutions, participating in development and integration of new solutions, and advising weapon system program offices.

Additionally, the selected candidate will serve as an adviser to senior leadership, governance boards and multi service corrosion forums, and help plan, coordinate, and execute corrosion training programs and corrosion specific marketing and communications efforts. The position requires expertise that enables prompt, credible responses to field, program office, and Air Logistics Complex questions regarding corrosion and coatings.

Responsibilities include serving as a subject matter expert in aerospace systems corrosion control, prevention and mitigation and aircraft maintenance; conducting field assessments of corrosion programs; identifying corrosion-related material and process needs; developing and integrating new solutions; advising weapon system program offices; serving as an adviser to senior leadership and governance boards; planning, coordinating, and executing corrosion training programs and related marketing and communications efforts;

and providing prompt, credible responses to questions regarding corrosion and coatings.

• Twelve years’ experience in aerospace corrosion control or structural maintenance OR an Associates degree and 8 years’ experience in aerospace corrosion control or structural maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of Air Force aircraft maintenance organizational structure.
• Knowledgeable of military materials, processes and standards.
• Basic knowledge on 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.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

• Fifteen Years experience in aerospace corrosion control or structural maintenance or a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience in aerospace corrosion control or structural maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of US Air Force Corrosion Control Equipment and corrosion control facilities.
• Experience as an Air Force maintenance Flight/Group Superintendent.
• Three or more years’ experience working in the AF corrosion prevention control office.
• Three or more years’ experience in an Air Force Air Logistics Complex.
• Experience with low observable platforms.
• Familiar with US Air Force corrosion-control related technical orders and material military/commercial standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter with vision to see new ways of doing business.
• 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. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans  Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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