Senior Composite Materials Scientist

2 weeks ago


Dayton, Ohio, United States Riverside Research Full time

Company Overview

Riverside Research is a distinguished National Security Nonprofit committed to advancing research and development in the national interest. We specialize in delivering high-level technical services, innovative research, and prototype solutions to tackle some of the most pressing technical challenges faced by the nation. All positions at Riverside Research require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Summary

We are in search of a highly qualified and creative Senior Material Research Scientist to enhance our innovative team. The selected individual will spearhead the research, development, and evaluation of cutting-edge composite materials for diverse applications. This role necessitates close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to propel material innovation and ensure the effective integration of composite materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct the technical strategy alongside government partners and mentor junior and mid-level personnel.
  • Investigate, evaluate, and characterize the performance of advanced composite materials specifically for aerospace applications.
  • Establish frameworks and methodologies to test, characterize, and model composite behavior in pertinent environments.
  • Conduct tests on samples under extreme conditions, including high temperatures, chemical exposures in both active and inert environments, radiation, plasmas, and hypersonic scenarios.
  • Execute material characterization utilizing techniques such as spectroscopy, microscopy, mechanical testing, and thermal analysis.
  • Provide both in-situ and ex-situ experimental assessments of composites, ceramics, and structural materials.
  • Conduct failure analysis employing non-destructive evaluation methods.
  • Analyze data and interpret findings to inform the development of novel materials.
  • Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and publications to convey research outcomes.
  • Collaborate with engineers, research scientists, data scientists, and AI/ML specialists to incorporate composite materials into new and existing systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline with a focus on composite materials, along with 8 years of relevant experience, or 6 years with a Master's degree, or 3 years with a PhD.
  • Eligibility to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the research and development of advanced composite materials.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading technical projects and teams.
  • Proficiency in techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, DSC, and TGA.
  • Familiarity with computational modeling and simulation tools for composite materials, including COMSOL and ABAQUS.

Compensation

$130,000 - $220,000, reflecting the typical compensation range for this role based on experience, location, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-driven defense organization, dedicated to serving our clients and supporting our staff. We are an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages to our employees, basing employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria relevant to our mission as a not-for-profit entity, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, or any other status legally protected by applicable law.



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