Materials Science Engineer

Precise Systems, Inc.•Key West, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future. Precise Systems seeks a Materials Science Engineer to design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense-related systems with U.S. Navy. This role requires in-person support.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related technical field.; with dissertation or thesis work related to experimental focused research project, such as in fatigue or fracture mechanics.
Four (4) years' experience in an engineering materials testing, development, design, or evaluation environment
Experience designing and conducting mechanical, structural, corrosion, vibration, fatigue, durability, or survivability testing
Familiarity with servo-hydraulic test systems and associated instrumentation
Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, stress-strain measurement, accelerometers, and test automation
Experience supporting government research, defense acquisition, or technology development programs
Ability to analyze complex technical data and communicate results effectively through reports and presentations
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading projects or coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams is a plus.
Understanding fundamental metallurgical or materials science principles and their influence on material properties.
Experience with and knowledge of standard fatigue testing methods, fracture testing methods, stress- and strain-life approaches to fatigue for uniaxial and multiaxial cases, damage tolerance methods, durability and life assessment methodologies.
Familiarity with hydraulic test equipment and control software, such as MTS Systems. This includes actuators, load cells, extensometers, operating in load, strain or displacement control, hydraulic pump operation and maintenance.
Experience with SEM fractography and other electron microscopy.
Experience utilizes basic metallography tools and procedures.
Experience with basic use of chemistry laboratory.
Results focused and willingness to take ownership and responsibility for project objectives and management.
Must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment with subject matter experts of various disciplines.
Creative self-starter with hands on bench experience.
Strong written, listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense-related systems
Plan and conduct testing using servo-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, and other test systems
Develop test methodologies, instrumentation plans, procedures, and data acquisition strategies to support one-off testing
Analyze test results and provide technical assessments, recommendations, and formal reports
Work closely with Government, military, contractor, and academic partners to support research and development efforts
Support system qualification, technology maturation, and performance validation activities
Assist in the planning, management, and execution of research and test programs from concept through completion
Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and system performance issues
Contribute to technical proposals, project planning, and program execution efforts.