Hypersonics Materials Engineer — SETA Advisor

MACH-20; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 25-50%

Job summary

MACH-20 is seeking a seasoned Materials Engineer to provide SETA advisory support for a high-priority Air Force air-launched hypersonics program. You will evaluate aerospace materials and processes, review contractor data, and help ensure MIL-STDs, environmental durability, and lifecycle requirements are met.

The role emphasizes deep technical analysis, objective assessment of supplier deliverables, and collaboration within IPTs across aerodynamics, thermal, structural, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years in materials and process engineering; 2+ years supporting DoD weapons systems or missiles.
• Experience with aerospace structural metals, advanced composites, protective surface treatments.
• Knowledge of MIL-STDs, MIL-HDBK-516, ASTM, AMS, AWS, MMPDS.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to summarize findings for leadership.
• Active DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent technical evaluation of aerospace alloys, PMCs/CMCs, ceramics and high-temperature adhesives.
• Review prime contractor drawings, M&P specs, qualification test plans and qualification packages.
• Coordinate failure analyses with government and contractor labs; drive root cause actions.
• Oversee CPCP implementation; evaluate coatings, anodizing, TBCs and surface treatments.
• Assess advanced manufacturing workflows (autoclave, AM, welding) for repeatability and quality.
• Guide qualification tests and environmental screening per MIL-STD and CMH-17.

Skills

Materials science

Metallurgical engineering

Aerospace engineering

DoD experience

Technical writing

IPTs collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in MSE/Metallurgical/Aerospace

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

NDI/NDE methods

Metallography

Mechanical testing

Job description

MACH-20 is seeking a seasoned Materials Engineer to provide SETA advisory support for a high-priority Air Force air-launched hypersonics program. You will evaluate aerospace materials and processes, review contractor data, and help ensure MIL-STDs, environmental durability, and lifecycle requirements are met.

The role emphasizes deep technical analysis, objective assessment of supplier deliverables, and collaboration within IPTs across aerodynamics, thermal, structural, and manufacturing teams.