Materials Engineer

Akaasa Technologies; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking a Materials Engineer to drive hands-on materials characterization and testing to support energy technology development. You will work in a lab environment with advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing to qualify materials for demanding energy applications.

You will translate test results into engineering insights and clear reports, guiding material selection, process improvements, and customer decisions while collaborating with engineering,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory environments supporting materials characterization, materials testing, R&D, product development, or failure analysis.
• Strong technical foundation in microstructural characterization and materials analysis.
• Ability to connect material behavior, test data, and real-world operating conditions to develop practical insights for energy-related components, systems, and customer applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive hands-on materials characterization and testing to support energy technology development.
• Evaluate material properties, microstructures, durability, using laboratory techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, material testing, and related analytical methods.
• Translate complex test results into clear engineering insights, recommendations, and technical reports that guide material selection, process improvements, and customer decisions.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, R&D, and service teams to solve materials-related challenges and accelerate robust, reliable solutions for energy applications.
• Advance lab capability, quality, and efficiency by improving test methods, maintaining strong documentation, and supporting safe, compliant laboratory operations.
• Stay connected to emerging materials, characterization methods, and industry trends to bring fresh ideas and innovation into current and future energy technology programs.

Skills

Materials characterization

Laboratory testing

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

SEM/EDS

Optical microscopy

Material testing equipment

Job description

Materials Engineer

How You'll Make an Impact (responsibilities)

• Drive hands-on materials characterization and testing to support energy technology development.
• Evaluate material properties, microstructures, durability, using laboratory techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, material testing, and related analytical methods.
• Translate complex test results into clear engineering insights, recommendations, and technical reports that guide material selection, process improvements, and customer decisions.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, R&D, and service teams to solve materials-related challenges and accelerate robust, reliable solutions for energy applications.
• Advance lab capability, quality, and efficiency by improving test methods, maintaining strong documentation, and supporting safe, compliant laboratory operations.
• Stay connected to emerging materials, characterization methods, and industry trends to bring fresh ideas and innovation into current and future energy technology programs.

What You Bring (requirements)

• Master's degree or higher in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory, test, or research environments supporting materials characterization, materials testing, R&D, product development, or failure analysis.
• Strong technical foundation in microstructural characterization and materials analysis
• Ability to connect material behavior, test data, and real-world operating conditions to develop practical insights for energy-related components, systems, and customer applications.