Remote Principal Materials Modeling Engineer: Gas Turbines

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Confidential Client in the aerospace and defense sector seeks a Principal Engineer Materials Modeling to join a remote team. You will apply atomistic simulation to evaluate materials behavior and advance modeling tools for gas turbine engine applications, collaborating with manufacturing and development teams to drive outcomes.

The role requires a strong background in materials science, extensive experience in modeling techniques, and proficiency in FORTRAN, Python, and C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Materials and Process Modeling Techniques, or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• Expertise in atomistic simulation techniques such as molecular dynamics and ab initio methods
• Proficiency in programming languages such as FORTRAN, Python, and/or C++ for software development
• U.S. person or eligible for necessary export authorization

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement materials process and property models
• Execute computational materials tools relevant to gas turbine engines
• Provide expertise in atomistic simulation techniques for materials modeling
• Assess the maturity and suitability of materials modeling tools for business needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and development goals
• Lead technical projects, including planning and execution

Skills

Atomistic simulation

Python

C++

FORTRAN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

Tools

Molecular dynamics

Ab initio methods

Job description

Confidential Client in the aerospace and defense sector seeks a Principal Engineer Materials Modeling to join a remote team. You will apply atomistic simulation to evaluate materials behavior and advance modeling tools for gas turbine engine applications, collaborating with manufacturing and development teams to drive outcomes.

The role requires a strong background in materials science, extensive experience in modeling techniques, and proficiency in FORTRAN, Python, and C++.