Materials Scientist

Battelle • Columbus, OH

53d • $81,000 - $116,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. The Materials Scientist/Engineer III will be supporting Battelle’s Metallic Material Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Program, focusing on various working groups including bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings. The successful candidate will work with a cross-disciplinary project team spanning multiple engineering and science disciplines analyzing and interpreting metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines for inclusion into the MMPDS Handbook. We seek a candidate with the ability to support proposal and business development efforts and providing mentoring and training to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
• 10+ years in a safety focused industry such as aerospace, nuclear, or power generation with experience in structural design.
• Experience with metal mechanical characterization testing of conventional/process intensive materials or joining systems as documented in MMPDS.
• Subject Matter Expert level in at least two of the following: Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue Crack Growth, Mechanical Testing, Metal Additive Manufacturing
• Technical Writing & Presenting
• Strong communications skills are essential
• Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace experience working for either a government regulator (FAA, DOD, DOE, NASA) or in commercial, defense, material producer, or space at any level of the supply chain.
• Experience with non-metal mechanical characterization testing per CMH-17.
• Experience working with government clients.
• Knowledge of at least two of the following: Acceptance Testing, Damage Tolerant Design, Friction Stir Welding, Statistical Analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments with minimal oversight analyzing material data submitted to the MMPDS program.
• Analyze and interpret metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines.
• Write, review, and present MMPDS Agenda Items at bi-annual meetings.
• Analyze and interpret non-metal mechanical properties data per CMH-17 guidelines.
• Support client projects generating mechanical properties to meet the needs of their industry.
• Build relationships with internal and external clients.
• Present research results at relevant technical conferences.
• Contribute to IR&D studies.
• Support proposal and business development efforts led by others.
• Assist with coordination of and participation in Battelle sponsored conferences, including bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings
• Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, industry committee meetings, and other forums to increase company visibility.
• Travel 10%
• Oversee, mentor, and train lower level staff.

Benefits

• compressed work schedule
• hybrid arrangement
• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness incentives and benefits
• optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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