Materials Engineer — SEM Expert & Failure Analysis Lead

Bevilacqua Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bevilacqua Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Materials Engineer to lead SEM/EDS–based materials characterization and failure analysis. The role involves deep microstructural assessment, protocol development, and close collaboration with MSFC and ESSCA teams on aerospace materials.

The engineer will generate technical reports, mentor staff, and drive testing programs for metals, ceramics, polymers, and coatings in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science, MSE, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Eng.
• 5+ years hands-on SEM/EDS experience and lab proficiency.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials characterization and SEM/EDS workflows.
• Perform high‑resolution imaging, fractography, and microstructure evals.
• Develop SOPs and testing protocols for samples and coatings.
• Conduct root-cause failure analyses and prepare technical reports.
• Mentor juniors, collaborate with NASA and ESSCA teams.
• Plan and execute metallurgical test plans and data acquisition.

Skills

SEM super-user

EDS analysis

Materials characterization

Failure analysis

Data reporting

Python / MATLAB

Education

BS in Materials Science/Engineering/Metallurgy/related STEM

Tools

SEM

EDS

FIB

TEM

XRD

Job description

Bevilacqua Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL seeks a Materials Engineer to lead SEM/EDS–based materials characterization and failure analysis. The role involves deep microstructural assessment, protocol development, and close collaboration with MSFC and ESSCA teams on aerospace materials.

The engineer will generate technical reports, mentor staff, and drive testing programs for metals, ceramics, polymers, and coatings in a dynamic research environment.