Materials Engineer II

Amentum; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Materials Engineer II to join a dynamic team at Fort Belvoir. This role involves systems engineering, material assessment, and the creation of technical specifications to enhance military equipment. You will have the opportunity to conduct market research, develop test plans, and analyze results, contributing to the advancement of individual equipment and aviation life support capabilities. Join a mission-driven environment where your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of military operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in materials engineering.
• Ability to assess various material properties for military applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and integration for military equipment.
• Develop and execute test plans and analyze results.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Material Assessment

Technical Drawing Creation

Market Research

Statistical Analysis

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

Statistical Software

Job description

Amentum is currently seeking a Materials Engineer II to support the PM Soldier Survivability (PM SSV) project office under Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, Fort Belvoir, VA. This position will afford you an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and cohesive team whose mission is to provide and rapidly deliver enhanced protection, individual equipment, and aviation life support capabilities, which provides combat overmatch and facilitates mission execution.

*** This position is contingent upon award ***

As a Materials Engineer II, you will be expected to provide the following support to the Project Manager Soldier Survivability:

Performs systems engineering and integration with other items of clothing and individual equipment, weapon systems, combat vehicles and airframes, etc.

Assists in planning design approach from statements of requirements and conducts studies for the purpose of developing new and improved products and component materials.

Creates technical drawings, specifications, and physical characteristics/properties of items as they affect the design, development, manufacture, end-item use.

Considers the properties of various textile, chemical, plastic, ceramic, metallic and synthetic materials to assess their ability to meet military requirements as components of military equipment for production and field use.

Conducts market research, maintains currency in knowledge of civilian and military material research and production.

Assists in constructing test prototype models and modified designs to remedy defects or to improve performance.

Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.

Assists with reviews and evaluations of system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.

Determines need for field or laboratory tests. Develops and executes simple to complex test plans and designs of experiments. Analyzes the results of tests using a variety of tools, including statistical methods.

Makes recommendations regarding suitability of materials, designs, and products for use in military equipment.

Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.

Qualifications:

BS Engineering or Equivalent and five (5) years relevant experience.

Manage Materials Engineering on assigned programs with oversight from Senior Materials Engineer.

Equivalent or experience commensurate with ASM Certified Materials Engineer.

Required Clearance:

ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Government Clearance.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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