High-Temperatures Materials Engineer

Jobtailor; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Idaho is seeking a lead R&D engineer to drive ceramic matrix composite projects, from material selection to performance evaluation in hypersonic environments.

You will design experimental protocols, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on multi-year development plans while producing technical reports and proposals for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or materials engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in composites engineering with focus on high-temperature materials.
• Proven track record leading R&D projects, preferably government-funded.
• Experience with material characterization techniques (thermal, mechanical, microstructural, etc.).
• Excellent communication and technical writing for proposals and reports.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and work independently.
• Strong background in statistics and problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects focused on ceramic matrix composites for hypersonic environments.
• Design and implement experimental protocols for testing new materials and processes.
• Design parts with optimized ply schedules and architectures via densification methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute multi-year product development plans.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends in high-temperature composites and hypersonic systems.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and safety standards.

Skills

R&D leadership

Ceramic matrix composites

Material characterization techniques

Experimental design

Technical writing

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or materials engineering

MS/PhD in Materials Science or related field

Job description

• Lead R&D projects focused on ceramic matrix composite preforms, including material selection, processing, characterization, and performance evaluation for hypersonic environments
• Design and implement experimental protocols for testing and validating new materials and processes
• Design parts with optimized ply schedules and architectures based on densification methods
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, process, software, controls) to execute multi-year product development plans
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in high-temperature composites and hypersonic systems
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and safety standards throughout the research process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or materials engineering or a related engineering discipline required
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field desired
• 5+ years of experience in composites engineering, with a strong focus on high-temperature materials
• Proven track record in leading R&D projects, preferably funded by government grants
• Experience with material characterization techniques (thermal, mechanical, microstructural, etc.)
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills for proposal development, report writing, and presentations
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members
• Strong background in statistics and problem‑solving techniques.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading R&D projects focused on ceramic matrix composites, with a strong emphasis on material selection, processing, and performance evaluation for hypersonic environments. Proficient in experimental design, technical reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in high-temperature materials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• R&D Project Leadership
• Composites Engineering
• Material Characterization Techniques
• Technical Writing
• Mentoring

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Ceramic Matrix Composites
• Material Selection
• Processing Techniques
• Performance Evaluation
• Experimental Design
• Statistics
• Problem‑Solving Techniques

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Independent Work

Industry Keywords

• High-Temperature Composites
• Hypersonic Systems
• Densification Methods
• Cross-Functional Engineering
• Safety Standards