Senior Materials & Processes Engineer - Defense Programs

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville seeks a Senior Materials & Processes Engineer to coordinate materials testing, selection, and RCCA activities across defense programs. You will mentor staff, translate program needs into actionable tasks, and support bid efforts with technical insights, working in an on-site setting.

The role requires an ABET-accredited degree with extensive M&P experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or related physical sciences from an ABET-accredited institution with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• Strong background in materials processes and/or materials selection.
• Experience managing M&P and materials testing activities supporting aerospace/defense projects.
• Able to communicate status, risks and delays proactively, and translate technical needs into tasks.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program teams to understand materials engineering needs and coordinate testing and characterization.
• Identify new materials needs and help build repeatable processes for a Defense M&P center.
• Support materials selection, metallurgy, fabrication, composites, RCCA investigations, PM&P plans, and qualification activities.
• Mentor junior staff on testing techniques and data presentations.
• Provide M&P insights for bid and proposal activities.
• Investigate non-conformances and propose solutions to program management.
• Liaise between division and customers to meet program goals and objectives.
• Manage materials characterization and mechanical tests, including test planning and procedures.
• Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to mitigate non-conformances.
• Resolve non-conformances to protect schedule and cost.
• Support supplier evaluations with technical risk analysis.

Skills

Materials engineering knowledge

Materials processes

Program coordination

Communication skills

US citizenship

Security clearance

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville seeks a Senior Materials & Processes Engineer to coordinate materials testing, selection, and RCCA activities across defense programs. You will mentor staff, translate program needs into actionable tasks, and support bid efforts with technical insights, working in an on-site setting.

The role requires an ABET-accredited degree with extensive M&P experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain DoD clearance.