Aerospace Materials Safety Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

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Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Material Science Safety Engineer II to assess materials for aerospace and defense systems, develop hazard assessments, and maintain hazardous material databases. You will collaborate with cross-functional design teams to optimize material selection and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience, with preference for additional degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in material science or related role.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate materials for aerospace and defense applications.
• Conduct detailed material risk assessments.
• Create and maintain hazardous material databases.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize material selection.
• Provide technical guidance on hazardous material properties and performance.

Skills

Material properties

Hazardous materials regulations

Multidisciplinary teams

Material risk assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Spectroscopy

Mechanical testing

Thermal testing

MMPDS/CHM-17/AGATE databases

NCAMP/MAPTIS databases

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Material Science Safety Engineer II to assess materials for aerospace and defense systems, develop hazard assessments, and maintain hazardous material databases. You will collaborate with cross-functional design teams to optimize material selection and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience, with preference for additional degrees.