Sr. Additive Manufacturing Engineer

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Responsibilities :

Perform, document and report microstructural analysis of manufactured aerospace hardware and witness test coupons.

Develop a metallurgical understanding of metals processed by casting, forging, welding, selective laser melting, directed energy deposition, and hot isostatic pressing for the determination of comparative relationships.

Qualifications

A degree Engineering or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 9 years of experience; Masters with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.

Required Skills :

Previous experience in either metallic or nonmetallic additive manufacturing (AM).

Proficiency in CAD modeling software (preferably ProEngineer) and its application to AM.

Must understand design-for-additive considerations / challenges and be able to communicate those to product designers.

The ability to be "hands-on" and to communicate and work well with others.

Desired skills :

Understanding of in-situ monitoring processes.

Ability to create generative designs for additive parts.

Demonstrated leadership and innovation in the field of AM.

Project management experience is highly desired.

Essential Functions

Work Environment :

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (10%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements :

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and other facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines :

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance :

Normal workday is from 7 : 30 a.m. through 4 : 30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions :

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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