Armor Materials Researcher — Defense Tech Innovator

survice; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid time off

401k

Flexible spending

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SURVICE Engineering is seeking a Materials and Manufacturing Researcher to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career as an integral member of the defense community.

The role focuses on armor materials research for protection systems and advanced weapon concepts, with responsibilities across materials processing, multi-scale modeling, and collaboration with government partners. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research environment (educational experience allowed).
• Experience in writing proposals, reports, technical program summaries, PowerPoint presentations, and journal publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct armor materials research for protection systems (manned/unmanned).
• Research materials and concepts for advanced weapon systems.
• Research materials and processing at small and high deformation rates/scales.
• Perform multi-scale advanced materials modeling.
• Recommend actions for Government research collaborations.
• Coordinate, prepare, and maintain lab supplies and equipment.
• Present research at technical meetings and conferences.
• Prepare presentations and written documents summarizing efforts.

Skills

Research experience

Proposal writing

Technical writing

Publications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physical Science

Job description

SURVICE Engineering is seeking a Materials and Manufacturing Researcher to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career as an integral member of the defense community.

The role focuses on armor materials research for protection systems and advanced weapon concepts, with responsibilities across materials processing, multi-scale modeling, and collaboration with government partners. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience are required.