Materials Engineer

4 days ago


National City, California, United States Leidos Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and broadly trained Materials Engineer to join our team at Leidos. As a key member of our research and development team, you will work on advanced technology programs focused on developing and testing novel materials for a range of biological, chemical, and materials applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists to automate laboratory processes using commercial and custom hardware in support of government-funded efforts for novel applications.
  • Assist with the integration of chemistry and biology applications to develop new innovative technologies and products.
  • Quickly adapt to evolving research needs, willingness to learn new techniques, and rapidly acquire new scientific knowledge and stay informed on emerging technologies.
  • Candidates should follow sound scientific practices, maintain effective documentation of activities and analyses, and be able to effectively communicate findings and reasoning with other team members.
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 0+ years of experience.
  • U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Team-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with people from diverse areas and disciplines.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.
  • Great work ethic and an enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovative thinking.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Existing experience developing and testing materials for structural and functional applications.
  • Experience testing mechanical properties of materials.
  • Experience with computer modeling and simulation.
  • Familiarity with basic molecular biology laboratory techniques and previous chem/bio laboratory experience is a plus.
  • Possess US government Security Clearance.


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