Materials Engineer

**This position is contingent upon contract award**

Amentum is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to support a future shipbuilding acquisition program management services contract for US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Team Submarine (TEAM SUB).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Extracts, develops, processes and tests materials used to create a variety of products. Works with metals, ceramics, plastics, semi-conductors, and composites to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other requirements.
• Evaluates technical and economic factors, recommending engineering and manufacturing actions for attainment of design objectives of process or product by applying knowledge of material science and related technologies.
• Reviews plans for new product and factors, such as strength, weight, and cost, to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives.
• Plans and implements laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards.
• Confers with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, or polymers, during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications.
• Reviews product failure data and interprets laboratory tests and analyses to establish or rule out material and process causes.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of U.S Navy engineering experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's level degree in any technical discipline.
• 10 years experience with DOD ACAT ID Acquisition Programs
• 5 years Navy experience working with 1) Material Sciences or 2) Welding / Non Destructive Testing (NDT)

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