Hypersonics R&D Engineer: Materials & Additive

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) and Purdue University are advancing hypersonic systems through hands-on R&D in materials, advanced manufacturing, and system integration. The Research Engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams to push hypersonic technology boundaries, focusing on high‑temperature materials, additive manufacturing, mechanical testing, and component validation.

Qualified candidates will have strong backgrounds in materials science, CAD/FEA, and ICME techniques, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related fields.
• Salary and responsibilities commensurate with experience.
• Senior roles possible for advanced degrees or substantial industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to cross-disciplinary R&D in hypersonic materials and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation.
• Contribute to verification and validation processes for hypersonic components.

Skills

Materials modeling

Systems engineering

Additive manufacturing

CAD

FEA

Materials testing

ICME techniques

Proposal writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEM software

Additive manufacturing equipment

Job description

Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) and Purdue University are advancing hypersonic systems through hands-on R&D in materials, advanced manufacturing, and system integration. The Research Engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams to push hypersonic technology boundaries, focusing on high‑temperature materials, additive manufacturing, mechanical testing, and component validation.

Qualified candidates will have strong backgrounds in materials science, CAD/FEA, and ICME techniques, with