Senior Materials Engineer, Space Systems & Optics (On-Site)

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical and dental insurance

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia, to provide technical expertise in materials for satellite systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in materials engineering and an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include supporting material selection and testing for optical components used in defense systems. The role requires strong teamwork and communication skills, along with a bachelor's degree in materials engineering or a related field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in materials engineering.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge of environmental and operational requirements for materials in space.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support related to material selection.
• Lead project teams to qualify and test materials for space vehicles.
• Assess contractor designs for material performance in space environments.

Skills

Knowledge of materials and processes for aerospace product development

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Experience in technical requirements establishment

Ability to handle shifting priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering or related STEM

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in materials engineering or related STEM

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia, to provide technical expertise in materials for satellite systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in materials engineering and an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include supporting material selection and testing for optical components used in defense systems. The role requires strong teamwork and communication skills, along with a bachelor's degree in materials engineering or a related field.