Senior Materials Engineer

Alutiiq, LLC; Honolulu (HI); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Alutiiq Informaton Management, LLC seeks a Sr. Materials Engineer to lead a new materials laboratory on Oahu, Hawaii. The role requires expertise in polymer science, materials testing, and reverse engineering to guide production choices.

You will oversee lab setup, equipment procurement, and safety compliance while collaborating with senior engineers. The candidate will serve as the polymer SME, drive additive manufacturing integration, and produce thorough technical documentation for leadership

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field; PhD is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in materials testing, analysis, and lab management.
• U.S. Citizenship status required; must be able to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance; passport may be required for travel.

Mansioni

• Lead the design, equipment procurement, setup, and operational management of the new materials laboratory.
• Direct and execute advanced materials reverse engineering to identify structures, properties, and origins.
• Characterize materials by evaluating physical, chemical, and mechanical properties for production decisions.
• Act as SME for polymer chemistry, evaluating plastics, resins, and advanced composites for engineering applications.
• Integrate and test additive manufacturing materials within production.
• Develop rigorous technical documentation and advise senior engineering leadership.

Conoscenze

Polymer science

Polymer chemistry

Polymer engineering

Laboratory leadership

Additive manufacturing

Independent leadership

Formazione

Master’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Alutiiq Informaton Management, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to join our team supporting the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) in Oahu, Hawaii.

This senior-level role will lead the design, equipment procurement, setup, and operational management of a brand-new materials laboratory at the Forge onboard Schofield Barracks.

The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert (SME) in polymer science, spearhead materials reverse engineering initiatives, and perform comprehensive analytical assessments to compare and contrast various materials for production suitability.

• Laboratory Leadership: Lead the design, equipment procurement, setup, and operational management of the new materials laboratory at the Forge.
• Advanced Reverse Engineering: Direct and execute high-level materials reverse engineering to identify component structures, mechanical properties, and manufacturing origins.
• Material Characterization: Supervise and conduct evaluations of physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of materials to optimize production choices.
• Polymer Specialization: Act as the primary technical expert for polymer chemistry, evaluating plastics, resins, and advanced composites for engineering applications.
• Additive Manufacturing: Leverage advanced knowledge of additive manufacturing processes to integrate and test printed materials in current production.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Develop rigorous technical documentation, ensure full laboratory safety compliance, and consult directly with senior engineering leadership.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related engineering discipline (Ph.D. is a plus).
• Technical Experience: 5+ years of professional progressive experience in materials testing, analysis, and laboratory management.
• Polymer Expertise: Deep professional background and expertise in polymer science, polymer chemistry, or polymer engineering.
• Professional Leadership: Self-starter with proven capability to independently direct laboratory workflows and manage complex material testing projects.
• U.S. Citizenship status required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport to support 15% domestic and international travel requirements.