Materials Scientist

avav; Upper Valley Trailer Court (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist to join its ceramics and composites team at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The role focuses on basic and applied research, including production of ceramic powders, sinter samples, and layup composites.

Teamwork with government and contract researchers is essential. Candidates should have an MS or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field and be prepared to operate in a government

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Ceramic Engineering or related field
• Experience with materials processing and characterization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Adaptable to varying program objectives

Responsibilities

• Support production of new ceramic powders, sinter samples and layup composites
• Collaborate with government and contract researchers within the AFRL team
• Contribute to basic and applied research projects in ceramics and composites

Skills

Materials processing

Characterization

Oral & written communication

Education

MS or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

SEMs/TEMs

XRD

TGA

Rheometry

Dilatometry

Polish/Sample prep

Job description

Job Description

AV has an opportunity available for a Research Scientist to join our ceramics and composites team at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The position focuses on basic and applied research projects involving characterization and processing of ceramics and ceramic composites. Primary research responsibilities will be to support the production of new ceramic powders, sinter samples and layup composites. The position requires working closely with government and contract researchers within the research team and with other research teams. We are particularly interested in a highly motivated, adaptable, and capable individual with a MS or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Requirements

• Position is working within a government facility and requires U.S. Citizenship
• MS or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Ceramic Engineering or a related field
• Experience with materials processing and characterization
• Ability to learn and develop new approaches and techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self‑motivated individual with good interpersonal skills and careful attention to details
• Adaptable to varying program objectives

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ceramic and/or composite processing and characterization
• Powder processing, sintering, and characterization
• Experience with SEMs, TEMs, sample polishing, TGA, XRD, rheometry and/or dilatometry

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.