Marine Coatings Engineer - Naval RDT&E Coatings (Secret Clearance)

N4 Solutions, LLC; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

N4 Solutions, LLC is seeking a Marine Coatings Engineer to join our team in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on coating formulation, surface treatments, testing, and evaluation of protective coatings for Navy ships and maritime platforms.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to advance coating technologies and field demonstrations. A strong background in marine coatings and DoD standards is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or physical science field.
• Minimum 5 years of marine coatings, protective coatings, or related RDT&E experience.
• Hands-on experience with coating systems, resins, and surface treatments.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on marine coating systems and surface treatments for Navy platforms.
• Develop and evaluate coating systems for underwater hulls, topside surfaces, and Navy applications.
• Design and execute test plans to evaluate coating properties under seawater and Navy‑relevant conditions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support engineering conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and performance summaries.

Skills

Coating formulation

Surface preparation

Coating application

Coating inspection

Coating removal

Materials compatibility

Environmental exposure

Protective coating performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

N4 Solutions, LLC is seeking a Marine Coatings Engineer to join our team in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on coating formulation, surface treatments, testing, and evaluation of protective coatings for Navy ships and maritime platforms.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to advance coating technologies and field demonstrations. A strong background in marine coatings and DoD standards is required.