Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Materials Test Engineer
Leidos, Huntsville, AL, United States
Overview
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead!
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.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Primary Responsibilities
As an integral member of the Advanced Materials Department, this position will balance multiple activities including but not limited to:
Conduct mechanical testing of materials to support multiple test programs
Support multiple Leidos programs in the area of composites R&D
Engineering tasks to drive development and continual improvement of composite materials used for TPS
Development, review, and approval of test procedures
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, repair, and bonding of dissimilar materials.
Direct testing efforts and analyze and report testing data
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 8 years of experience (or M.S. with 6+ years)
Strong verbal and written skills
Experience communicating to cross-disciplinary teams and/or customers
Experience with mechanical and/or materials testing
Experience with composites and other aerospace materials
Experience developing test plans / work instructions and documenting test results
Familiarly with ASTM, NASA, or MIL-STD testing specifications
Candidate must be self-motivated and 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 TestWorks Elite
Strong organization skills
Project Management skills
Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead!
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.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Primary Responsibilities
As an integral member of the Advanced Materials Department, this position will balance multiple activities including but not limited to:
Conduct mechanical testing of materials to support multiple test programs
Support multiple Leidos programs in the area of composites R&D
Engineering tasks to drive development and continual improvement of composite materials used for TPS
Development, review, and approval of test procedures
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, repair, and bonding of dissimilar materials.
Direct testing efforts and analyze and report testing data
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 8 years of experience (or M.S. with 6+ years)
Strong verbal and written skills
Experience communicating to cross-disciplinary teams and/or customers
Experience with mechanical and/or materials testing
Experience with composites and other aerospace materials
Experience developing test plans / work instructions and documenting test results
Familiarly with ASTM, NASA, or MIL-STD testing specifications
Candidate must be self-motivated and 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 TestWorks Elite
Strong organization skills
Project Management skills
Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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