Materials Engineer jobs in Washington, DC

Great opportunity to join an industry leader in the Aerospace and Defense Technology Industry

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Salary: $100,000 - $215,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an industry leading Aerospace and Defense Technology company

Why join us?

Full benefits, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), unlimited PTO plan, 6% matching 401K, and career growth opportunities.

Job Details

Essential Functions:

Essential Functions:

• May plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
• Analyzes, evaluates, plans and validates methods of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems
• Conducts investigations and tests methods of considerable complexity
• Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects
• Reviews project's progress and evaluates results
• Recommends corrections in technical applications and analysis
• Specifies materials, equipment and supplies required for completion and implementation of technical projects
• Track technical, cost, and schedule components on assigned programs
• Originates whitepapers and proposals to include technical, cost, and schedule components for new programs/opportunities
• Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services
• May provide technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations
• Prepares and presents presentations and reports for distribution to personnel outside the company to communicate technical progress and capabilities

Qualifications:

Degree in material science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics
Minimum of 9 years' experience in propulsion field

Preferred Additional Skills:

Background in energetic materials, propellants
Understanding of viscoelastic theory
Understanding of safety testing and procedures
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No

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