Aerospace Materials Technologist (Part-Time Coatings)

Compass Systems Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 128,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Medical, Vision, Rx, Dental

Paid Time off

Professional Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Compass Systems Inc. seeks a part-time Material Science Technologist who will provide subject matter expertise in pretreatments, organics and inorganics coatings for aerospace materials. You will support DoD aircraft materials R&D, evaluate corrosion tests, and guide problem solving for material characterization and processing.

Interaction with vendors and hands-on lab experiments are included. The position averages 20 hours per week and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree in related engineering, scientific or technical field with 6 years experience.
• May substitute 8 years of related work experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME in engineering lab principles for aerospace coatings.
• Familiar with salt fog and immersion testing for Navy aircraft environments.
• Support R&D of composites, adhesives, sealants and other non-metallic materials used on DoD aircraft.
• Guide material characterization, processing, fabrication, and manufacturing problem resolution.
• Interact with vendors at research and production facilities and conduct lab experiments.
• Acquire, analyze, and interpret moderately complex data; operate lab equipment.
• Work independently and as part of a result-oriented team.
• Follow documented safety guidelines and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aerospace materials

Corrosion testing

Laboratory practices

Education

AA/AS degree in related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Compass Systems Inc. seeks a part-time Material Science Technologist who will provide subject matter expertise in pretreatments, organics and inorganics coatings for aerospace materials. You will support DoD aircraft materials R&D, evaluate corrosion tests, and guide problem solving for material characterization and processing.

Interaction with vendors and hands-on lab experiments are included. The position averages 20 hours per week and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security