Materials Test Engineer: Hypersonics & Composites

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Materials and Process Engineer to support the Advanced Materials Department. You will conduct mechanical testing, support composites R&D, and guide cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires an ABET-accredited degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aerospace, 4+ years experience (MS 2+), strong communication, and readiness to work on-site in North Alabama; US citizenship and DOD Secret Clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering from ABET-accredited institution with 4+ years experience (or MS with 2+ years).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience communicating to cross-disciplinary teams and/or customers.
• Experience with mechanical testing of engineering materials using load frames (tensile tester, universal testing machine, etc) and similar equipment.
• Experience with composites and other aerospace materials.
• Experience developing test plans / work instructions and documenting test results.
• Familiarity with ASTM or MIL-STD testing standards.
• Self-motivated and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
• Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL on-site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical testing of materials and test articles from specimen to full scale to support multiple test programs.
• Support composites R&D, thermal protection systems, and hypersonics programs.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams to ensure research meets program objectives and schedules.
• Direct testing and reporting efforts for material test programs.
• Investigate anomalous test outcomes and provide recommended resolutions to the team.
• Serve as liaison between program, technical teams, and external teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Mechanical testing

Composites

Test plan development

ASTM/MIL-STD knowledge

Self-motivated

US Citizen

DOD Secret Clearance

Education

ABET-accredited Materials/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

MS in related field (2+ years experience)

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Materials and Process Engineer to support the Advanced Materials Department. You will conduct mechanical testing, support composites R&D, and guide cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires an ABET-accredited degree in Materials, Mechanical or Aerospace, 4+ years experience (MS 2+), strong communication, and readiness to work on-site in North Alabama; US citizenship and DOD Secret Clearance preferred.