Materials Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Washington; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in the United States is seeking a part-time Senior Materials Engineer to support comprehensive characterization and analysis of ceramic matrix composites for high-temperature applications. Responsibilities include developing databases, supporting validation testing, and communicating results. Applicants should have a PhD in the relevant field and experience in commercial application of materials. Competitive hourly rate and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• PhD with a focus on ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) is required.
• Industry experience transitioning CMCs into commercial service is essential.
• Experience in failure analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of structural properties of refractory composites.
• Develop a database for refractory composite material properties.
• Proliferate refractory composite materials through validation testing.
• Communicate results through manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs)

Database development

Failure analysis

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a part‑time Senior Materials Engineer to support NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The hourly rate for this part‑time position is $47–$62 commensurate with education and experience. The successful applicant will support the characterization, analysis, databasing, and validation of continuous fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite properties required for design of refractory composite hot structures with application to reusable hypersonic vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of structural, damage tolerance, long‑term safety, and life predictions properties of refractory composites.
• Develop an efficient database for organization, graphing, and tabulating refractory composite material properties.
• Proliferate refractory composite hot structure materials through validation testing to demonstrate feasibility in new applications.
• Communicate team results through generation of manuscripts, charts, and presentations.

Requirements

• PhD with a focus on ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) is required.
• Industry experience transitioning CMCs into commercial service, including coordinating testing, manufacturing, and design requirements is essential.
• Experience in failure analysis is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence required.

Benefits

Vision insurance, long‑term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching.

Equal Opportunity

AMA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.