Materials Engineer II

7 days ago


Aberdeen, Maryland, United States Janus Research Group Full time
Job Title: Materials Engineer II

Janus Research Group is seeking a highly skilled Materials Engineer II to join our team. As a Materials Engineer II, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting exploratory, advanced, and engineering development studies/programs for new and improved items for combat use under various battlefield and urban terrain conditions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as subject matter expert in the area of material engineering for all technical aspects of assigned programs.
  • Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting exploratory, advanced, and engineering development as well as production engineering studies/programs for new and improved items for combat use under various battlefield and urban terrain conditions.
  • Perform systems engineering and integration with other items of clothing and individual equipment, weapon systems, combat vehicles and airframes, etc.
  • Plan design approach from statements of requirements, and conduct studies for the purpose of developing new and improved products and component materials.
  • Interpret, define, or create technical drawings, specifications, and physical characteristics/properties of items as they affect the design, development, manufacture, end-item use.
  • Consider the properties of various textile, chemical, plastic, ceramic, metallic, and synthetic materials to assess their ability to meet military requirements as components of military equipment for production and field use.
  • Conduct market research, maintain currency in knowledge of civilian and military material research and production.
  • Select materials to be used in the construction of prototype items on the basis of data developed and by application of own knowledge and initiative, analyze complex problems involved in assignments, select lines of approach, appropriate materials, fabricating techniques to be investigated, and designs to be investigated.
  • Construct and test prototype models and modified designs to remedy defects or to improve performance.
  • Review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
  • Review and evaluate system performance against specification requirements, monitor and assess field performance, and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
  • Identify and solve design problems, the complexity of which arises from the intricacy of the item or system, the human factors involved, and the conditions under which it must be used (i.e., battlefield and environmental).
  • Determine the need for field or laboratory tests. Develop and execute simple to complex test plans and designs of experiments. Analyze the results of tests using a variety of tools, including statistical methods.
  • Make recommendations regarding the suitability of materials, designs, and products for use in military equipment.
  • Recommend and generate new related project studies, including concepts of ideas.
  • Review program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering or related field.
  • 10 years of experience in materials engineering or related field, preferably in a military context.
  • Expertise in systems engineering and integration.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of textile, chemical, plastic, ceramic, metallic, and synthetic materials.
  • Experience in conducting market research and staying updated on material research and production.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and physical characteristics/properties of materials.
  • Experience in designing experiments, analyzing test results, and making recommendations based on findings.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with military equipment and specifications is desirable.
Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in materials engineering or related field.
Special Knowledge/Certifications:
  • Manage Materials Engineering on assigned programs with oversight from Senior Materials Engineer.
  • Equivalent experience commensurate with DAWIA Level I SPRDE certification.
  • Equivalent experience commensurate with ASM Certified Materials Engineer certification.
Benefits:

Janus Research Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare plans and financial products. We also offer a referral bonus program and other various employee awards. As a Great Place to Work, we strive to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and participate in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.



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