Materials Engineer - Armor Systems & AI-Driven Design

Booz Allen Hamilton; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Materials Engineer to research, develop, and certify material solutions for ground vehicle survivability and performance. The role emphasizes ICME/AI-enabled discovery of alloys, coatings, and advanced materials with an emphasis on structural integrity and protection.

The candidate will conduct failure analyses, apply NDE methods, and translate microstructural data into design recommendations while collaborating across teams in a dynamic defense-focused

Qualifications

• 3+ years in materials selection, design, fabrication, and failure analysis.
• Experience supervising materials engineering and scientific efforts.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing and corrosion prevention.

Responsibilities

• Lead failure analysis investigations on vehicle components.
• Develop and apply NDE methods to inspect subsurface flaws.
• Relate material composition and microstructure to performance.
• Prototype and evaluate coatings for wear, corrosion, and EM control.
• Prepare technical reports and standardize material specs.

Skills

Materials selection

Design

Failure analysis

Advanced manufacturing

Corrosion prevention

ICME/AI modeling

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Materials/Metals/Polymer/Ceramics)

Tools

Additive manufacturing

Automated material processing

NDE methodologies

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Materials Engineer to research, develop, and certify material solutions for ground vehicle survivability and performance. The role emphasizes ICME/AI-enabled discovery of alloys, coatings, and advanced materials with an emphasis on structural integrity and protection.

The candidate will conduct failure analyses, apply NDE methods, and translate microstructural data into design recommendations while collaborating across teams in a dynamic defense-focused