Materials Engineer

Mantel Technologies • Columbus, OH

22h

About The Position

Mantel Technologies is a diversified defense technology company focused on delivering technical services and products to the National Security and dual use markets. Mantels Mission Systems portfolio focuses on technology and product development to enable niche, emerging and future capabilities. Position Overview Mantel Technologies seeks a Materials Engineer to support efforts at the nexus of advanced materials and discriminating mission capabilities. This position requires a strong technical foundation in applied materials and engineering, with demonstrated experience contributing to cross-functional teams in support of product and technology development efforts. As a Materials Engineer, youll work closely with a diverse technical team on a range of technology and product development efforts. Active US Government security clearance is strongly preferred. Applicants who are not cleared must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Location: Columbus OH or Fort Collins, CO

Requirements

• BS (7+ years) or MS (5+ years) in Materials or Chemical Engineering or related field; MS preferred
• 5+ years relevant experience developing advanced or novel material systems for defense applications
• Comfort with in-person and virtual meetings; ability to articulate and present technical progress
• Fundamental understanding of core concepts in materials science and engineering
• Familiarity/understanding of core chemistry concepts; understanding of structure-property relationships and their practical implications
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in material system prototyping and test and evaluation activities
• Experience in developing advanced, multifunctional and/or composite materials including familiarity with processing techniques/equipment/unit operations
• Practical understanding of structure-property relationships and their impact on material performance

Nice To Haves

• Have prior experience with and exposure to advanced sensing systems and their implications on future mission system design
• Have experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams requiring individuals to both lead and defer based on scope and team composition
• Have experience transitioning materials from concept toward scalable or fieldable solutions
• Have experience supporting SBIR, defense-funded, or mission-driven R&D efforts
• Have experience supporting technical proposal development

Responsibilities

• Support various advanced materials/material systems development efforts
• Execute hands-on work to support prototyping and T&E activities
• Design and conduct characterization efforts aligned with technical objectives
• Work closely with senior personnel to develop novel concepts and approaches to solving technical challenges
• Collaborate with technical team members to design, develop and demonstrate advanced material systems
• Author test plans and technical reports
• Work with technical team members to design, develop and demonstrate advanced material systems
• Lead experimental design and execution of characterization and T&E
• Work as member of a team to execute against technical plans toward prototype and product end points

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Support: We offer a solid healthcare package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision coverage to support you and your familys everyday needs
• Future-Ready Financial Benefits: Contribute to your future with our 401(k) plan, including company contributions to help you build long-term financial stability
• Peace of Mind Coverage: We provide Long-term and Short-term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance to help protect you and your loved ones from lifes unexpected challenges
• Recharge and Refocus: Take the time you need with our generous PTO policy, designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Work with Flexibility: We support flexible work schedules to help you do your best work in a way that works for you and your team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level