Senior Materials Scientist: AI-Driven ICME & Defense R&D

ISHE; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 114,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Education program

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an experienced Materials Scientist, Materials Engineer, or Metallurgist (Ph.D. or M.Sc.) to join the MSM team in Idaho Falls. The role emphasizes physical metallurgy, materials performance, and qualification of defense components, with AI/ICME integration.

Lead multi-disciplinary teams, secure funding, and guide strategic materials programs. The successful candidate will drive advanced materials development, contribute to defense platforms, and align with INL’s

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited M.Sc. with 6 years post-M.Sc. experience or Ph.D. with 4 years post-PhD experience.
• Level 5 requires 8 years post-M.Sc. or 6 years post-PhD.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification and certification programs for defense-related components.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and secure external funding for projects.
• Shape program strategy and lead new missions in materials science and engineering.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Program management

Materials qualification & cert.

Communicating with government/military

Modeling & simulation

Education

Level 4 ABET M.Sc

Level 5 ABET M.Sc or PhD

Tools

ICME

AI in materials

Digital engineering

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an experienced Materials Scientist, Materials Engineer, or Metallurgist (Ph.D. or M.Sc.) to join the MSM team in Idaho Falls. The role emphasizes physical metallurgy, materials performance, and qualification of defense components, with AI/ICME integration.

Lead multi-disciplinary teams, secure funding, and guide strategic materials programs. The successful candidate will drive advanced materials development, contribute to defense platforms, and align with INL’s