Title :
Senior Materials Engineer
Job Posting Description
Do you like solving problems, no matter how large or how complex? Our Avionics and Systems Engineering group is offering challenging work to support our customers across multiple military aircraft.
The Senior Materials Engineer will play a key role in driving the adoption of AM tools, materials, and technologies by the F-16 System Program Office (SPO).
As an AM subject matter expert, you will collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to develop and implement a robust framework that enables the seamless incorporation and certification of AM technologies for aircraft components.
Role and Responsibilities :
As part of a team, you will :
- Develop and implement a comprehensive framework for integrating additive manufacturing into existing processes
- Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to understand project requirements and constraints
- Conduct thorough evaluations of AM materials and components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and specifications
- Provide expertise in selecting, testing, and validating materials suitable for additive manufacturing applications
- Collaborate with stakeholders to establish protocols for assessing the performance, reliability, and durability of AM components
- Stay informed of industry advancements in additive manufacturing and materials engineering to continuously advance KBR’s and customer knowledge
- Lead training programs to educate Air Force stakeholders on the evaluation and integration of AM parts
Who we are :
KBR Government Solutions delivers mission critical, full life cycle services that improve military readiness, drive innovation, and help ensure mission success.
Since WWII, we have led many of the federal government’s most important programs in the areas of defense, space and technology.
Today, our employees are solving some of the world’s most challenging problems and inspiring the future. KBR Government Solutions core capabilities include engineering, operations, logistics, science, program and acquisition management, IT, cyber and security services.
What we can offer you :
- Challenging and rewarding work
- Flexible working hours with a hybrid schedule
- Collaborative team culture
- Access to a global community of practitioners and experts to assist with ongoing professional development and growth
- Competitive salary and benefits
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelors in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years related experience, with average experience of 15+ years.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Proven track record of successfully implementing additive manufacturing processes
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance. US citizenship is required
Desired Experience :
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Masters in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with metal additive manufacturing
- Experience with metallographic specimen preparation techniques and materials characterization techniques, including polishing / etching, optical microscopy, mechanical testing (i.
e. hardness, tensile testing, creep, etc.), SEM / EBSD, XRD, machine shop technology
- Deep understanding of HIP / Heat Treatment of Additive Manufactured metals
- Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
- Expertise in evaluating materials for airworthiness and regulatory compliance
- Experience with Additive hardware qualification and acceptance
- Experience in hardware manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and / or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company.
That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations.
Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems.
We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and / or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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