Materials Engineer

Paychex Inc.; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health program

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Delphinus Engineering in Bethesda, MD is seeking an engineer to support metallurgy, welding and NDE for Navy submarine programs. This role provides direct support to government engineers to assess material condition, resolve DFS issues, and review shipyard commitments.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5+ years of experience, knowledge of NDE methods, and the ability to work in a government-contractor team. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in materials-related field.
• 2–5+ years of engineering experience in materials evaluation, welding, or NDE.
• Experience with shipbuilding or Navy programs preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support related to NDE of weldments and structural materials.
• Review DFS submissions and shipyard engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Navy personnel and shipbuilders on materials performance and structural integrity.
• Apply welding engineering, metallurgy, and NDE knowledge to evaluate data.
• Participate in engineering analyses using test data and materials characterization.
• Support in-service sustainment and new construction reviews.
• Mentor or support NDE of composite materials initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related

Tools

NDE methods UT, RT, MT, PT, VT

Welding engineering knowledge

Job description

About the Organization Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Company Benefits*:

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Description

Join Delphinus Engineering and you’ll have the opportunity to begin a rewarding career working on a wide variety of important and challenging projects that make a real impact.

Delphinus Engineering offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that stresses teamwork, independence, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth.

We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, education opportunities,outstanding employee benefit options, and 401(k) plan with company match.

SALARY:$85,000 per year

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Engineering position supporting metallurgy, welding, and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) tasks for Navy submarine programs. This role involves direct support to government engineers for material condition assessments, resolution of Departure from Specification (DFS) issues, and engineering review of shipyard commitments, not inspection or quality control functions.

LOCATION:

West Bethesda, MD (NSWCCD) – Hybrid/On-Site

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical engineering support related to NDE of weldments and structural materials in support of U.S. Navy submarine programs.
• Assist in reviewing and processing DFS submissions and other shipyard engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Navy personnel and shipbuilders to assess and address issues related to materials performance and structural integrity.
• Apply knowledge of welding engineering, metallurgy, and NDE principles to evaluate and interpret shipyard or field data.
• Participate in engineering analyses and investigations using test data and materials characterization.
• Support programmatic efforts including in-service sustainment and new construction reviews.
• Engage in part-time mentoring or support of special initiatives such as NDE of composite materials.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2–5+ years of relevant engineering experience in materials evaluation, welding, or NDE applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of structural materials, weld joints, and applicable NDE methods (e.g., UT, RT, MT, PT, or VT).
• Experience supporting shipbuilding or Navy programs is preferred but not required.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a government-contractor integrated team.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Some travel may be required (less than 15%).

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Req Number ENG-25-00011

This position is currently accepting applications.