Chemistry/Materials Engineer 1 (Onsite)
About The Position
The entry level Chemist or Material Engineer 1, analyzes, researches, and designs materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in energetic devices and aircraft escape systems. The associate performs laboratory analyses and characterization that include, but are not limited to, chemical analysis, failure analysis of components, and definition and requirement specifications. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. May review and approve subcontractor procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Material Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
- Experience with Thermal Analysis Tools including DSC, Calorimetry, TGA, and TMA.
- Experience with composite materials, adhesives, epoxies, rubbers, etc and their aging behaviors and associated failure modes.
- Experience with configuration management.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with engineering drawings and drafting standards.
- Chemical laboratory experience.
- Experience with handling of explosive devices or explosives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, research, design and develop materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in systems and subsystems.
- Perform material analyses that include, but are not limited to, failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
- Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
- Develop and maintain drawing requirements for materials.
- Cooperate with the development teams to assure that the correct materials are selected for new products.
- Document the reasons for material selections and the factors that were considered.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
