Materials Science Engineer Key West, Florida

Precise Systems, Inc.; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Materials Science Engineer in Key West, Florida. The role involves designing and conducting complex mechanical and environmental survivability tests for naval and defense systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of engineering experience.

The position also requires a Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship. This role offers a collaborative environment working alongside various technical disciplines.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in engineering materials testing or development.
• Experience with mechanical, structural, and survivability testing.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute mechanical and environmental test programs.
• Analyze test results and provide technical reports.
• Support research and test program management from concept to completion.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Experimental Research

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Servo-hydraulic test systems

Data acquisition systems

MTS Systems control software

Job description

Position

Precise Systems seeks a Materials Science Engineer to design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense-related systems with U.S. Navy.

This role requires in-person support.

Duties

• Design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense-related systems
• Plan and conduct testing using servo-hydraulic, electro‑mechanical, and other test systems
• Develop test methodologies, instrumentation plans, procedures, and data acquisition strategies to support one‑off testing
• Analyze test results and provide technical assessments, recommendations, and formal reports
• Work closely with Government, military, contractor, and academic partners to support research and development efforts
• Support system qualification, technology maturation, and performance validation activities
• Assist in the planning, management, and execution of research and test programs from concept through completion
• Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and system performance issues
• Contribute to technical proposals, project planning, and program execution efforts.

Required Education

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related technical field; with dissertation or thesis work related to experimental focused research project, such as in fatigue or fracture mechanics.

Required Experience

• Four (4) years' experience in an engineering materials testing, development, design, or evaluation environment
• Experience designing and conducting mechanical, structural, corrosion, vibration, fatigue, durability, or survivability testing
• Familiarity with servo‑hydraulic test systems and associated instrumentation
• Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, stress‑strain measurement, accelerometers, and test automation
• Experience supporting government research, defense acquisition, or technology development programs
• Ability to analyze complex technical data and communicate results effectively through reports and presentations
• Experience leading projects or coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams is a plus.

Desired Experience

• Understanding fundamental metallurgical or materials science principles and their influence on material properties.
• Experience with and knowledge of standard fatigue testing methods, fracture testing methods, stress‑ and strain‑life approaches to fatigue for uniaxial and multiaxial cases, damage tolerance methods, durability and life assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with hydraulic test equipment and control software, such as MTS Systems.
  • This includes actuators, load cells, extensometers, operating in load, strain or displacement control, hydraulic pump operation and maintenance.
• Experience with SEM fractography and other electron microscopy.
• Experience utilizes basic metallography tools and procedures.
• Experience with basic use of chemistry laboratory.
• Results focused and willingness to take ownership and responsibility for project objectives and management.
• Must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment with subject matter experts of various disciplines.
• Creative self‑starter with hands on bench experience.
• Strong written, listening and communication skills.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Equal Opportunity & E-Verify

Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.