Composite Materials Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Composite Materials Engineer to join our team in supporting the Advanced Materials Department at Leidos. This position will involve tasks such as supporting research and development activities for composite materials, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, analyzing testing data, and serving as a liaison between program and technical teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent STEM degree, with at least 8 years of applicable experience. Familiarity with composite thermal protection systems manufacturing processes and technologies is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting research and development activities for composite materials
• Analyzing and reporting testing data
• Guiding multi-disciplinary teams to ensure research activities meet program objectives
• Serving as a liaison between program and technical teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent STEM degree from an ABET accredited institution with 8+ years applicable experience
• Experience leading research and development activities such as experimentation and/or modeling and simulation
• U.S. Citizenship and must meet the eligibility criteria to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with composite thermal protection systems manufacturing processes and technologies
• Experience executing composite materials development and test activity directly supporting Thermal Protection Systems production/integration/development for hypersonic vehicles or reentry systems