Lead Materials Engineer – SEM & Microstructure Expert

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum’s Materials Science and Metallurgy team in Huntsville, AL seeks a Materials Engineer to lead SEM/EDS characterization of advanced aerospace materials. The role requires deep microscopy expertise, microstructure analysis, and the ability to develop testing protocols.

You will guide junior staff and produce clear technical reports for NASA and ESSCA collaborators. The position offers hybrid work arrangements with on-site labs and remote collaboration, supportingMoon-to-Mars initiatives and

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science or related STEM field from an accredited school of engineering.
• Hands-on proficiency with SEM/EDS systems; strong microscopy and microstructure knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as laboratory technical expert for SEM/EDS systems and analysis.
• Perform high‑resolution imaging, fractography, and microstructural evaluations on aerospace materials.
• Lead material characterization campaigns and develop SOPs for testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; prepare technical reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with ESSCA and NASA customers to deliver results on schedule.

Skills

SEM expertise

EDS analysis

Root-cause analysis

Education

BS in Materials Science or related STEM

Tools

SEM

EDS

TEM

XRD

FIB

Job description

Amentum’s Materials Science and Metallurgy team in Huntsville, AL seeks a Materials Engineer to lead SEM/EDS characterization of advanced aerospace materials. The role requires deep microscopy expertise, microstructure analysis, and the ability to develop testing protocols.

You will guide junior staff and produce clear technical reports for NASA and ESSCA collaborators. The position offers hybrid work arrangements with on-site labs and remote collaboration, supportingMoon-to-Mars initiatives and