Materials Engineer (Journeyman)

Culmen International, LLC; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a Materials Engineer (Journeyman) to support the Research Directorate at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Lakehurst, NJ. The role involves developing and testing materials, requiring a BS degree and 3+ years of experience. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k - Vested immediately and 4% match

Life insurance and disability paid by the company

AFLAC Available

Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years materials engineering experience required.
• Active Secret Clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, process, and test materials to create new products.
• Research material properties and conduct experiments.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on material-related problems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creativity

Knowledge of material science principles

Education

BS Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Materials Engineer (Journeyman)

Job Locations

US-NJ-Lakehurst

ID

2025-4012

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Clearance Requirements

Secret

About the Role

Culmen International is hiring a Materials Engineer (Journeyman) to provide support for the Research Directorate at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and will be onsite in Lakehurst, NJ.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst (LKE) Mission Operations & Integration (MO&I) Department. NAWCAD LKE is the lead activity responsible for Navy Aircraft Platform Support Equipment (SE), Aircraft Launch Recovery Equipment (ALRE), and provides support to additional Joint Service, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The successful execution of these efforts results in logistics, engineering, and cyber work products for each aircraft and associated support systems.

This is for future openings and positions may not be immediately available.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

Develop, process, and test materials to create new products or enhance existing ones
• Work with metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, and nanomaterials to understand and improve properties
• Research material properties, designing and conducting experiments and analyzing data
• Collaborate with other engineers and scientists to solve complex material-related problems
• Must have strong analytical skills and creativity
• Must have knowledge of material science principles

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years materials engineering experience
• BS Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific / technical discipline
• Active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security,
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!