Materials Engineer: NDE & Welding for Navy Submarines

Paychex Inc.; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health program

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Delphinus Engineering in Bethesda, MD is seeking an engineer to support metallurgy, welding and NDE for Navy submarine programs. This role provides direct support to government engineers to assess material condition, resolve DFS issues, and review shipyard commitments.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5+ years of experience, knowledge of NDE methods, and the ability to work in a government-contractor team. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in materials-related field.
• 2–5+ years of engineering experience in materials evaluation, welding, or NDE.
• Experience with shipbuilding or Navy programs preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support related to NDE of weldments and structural materials.
• Review DFS submissions and shipyard engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Navy personnel and shipbuilders on materials performance and structural integrity.
• Apply welding engineering, metallurgy, and NDE knowledge to evaluate data.
• Participate in engineering analyses using test data and materials characterization.
• Support in-service sustainment and new construction reviews.
• Mentor or support NDE of composite materials initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related

Tools

NDE methods UT, RT, MT, PT, VT

Welding engineering knowledge

Job description

Delphinus Engineering in Bethesda, MD is seeking an engineer to support metallurgy, welding and NDE for Navy submarine programs. This role provides direct support to government engineers to assess material condition, resolve DFS issues, and review shipyard commitments.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5+ years of experience, knowledge of NDE methods, and the ability to work in a government-contractor team. U.S.