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activities ranging from proof-of-concept experimentation to manufacturing support.
Primary Responsibilities
As an integral member of the Advanced Materials Department, the successful candidate will serve as Senior Materials and Process Engineer. This position will balance multiple activities including but not limited to:
Support multiple Leidos programs in the areas of material selection, metallurgy and fabrication, composites, ceramics, process improvement opportunities, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, Parts, Materials, & Processes (PM&P) Plans, and qualification activities.
Provide M&P support to mechanical and aerospace design and drawings development and manufacturing process improvement activities.
Provide M&P technical insights for bid and proposal activities across the organization.
Investigate materials and process non-conformance issues and provide recommended problem resolutions to program management teams
Serve as a liaison between the Advanced Materials Dept and other Leidos organizations to ensure all material and process selections, process improvements, and RCCA activities meet program goals and objectives.
Conduct a variety of materials characterization and mechanical tests, including test planning, writing and editing procedures, and coordinating with customers to ensure tests and investigations meet project objectives.
Coordinate with procurement management and subcontracted suppliers to mitigate non-conformances before they occur.
Coordinate internally and externally with our suppliers on manufacturing process improvements and controls.
Efficiently resolve non-conformances to limit the impact to program schedule and cost.
Provide technical expertise during new supplier evaluations to aid in supplier risk analysis.
Solving complex engineering challenges with both analytical and experimental approaches.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited institution with 8+ years or Master's Degree with 6+ years applicable experience
Experience executing M&P and materials testing activity directly supporting projects or programs (aerospace or defense preferred)
Must be a resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate in order to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with aerospace systems and materials
Experience working in manufacturing or production environment and/or frequently interfacing with Manufacturing
Experience with process / procedural controls and quality systems
Project Management skills
Experience with additive manufacturing and/or compositing techniques.
Experience assembling and providing technical briefings and clear guidance to non-technical audiences
Familiarity with AMS, ASTM, NASA, MIL-STD, ISO 9001/AS 9100, and other industry specifications.
Original Posting Date:
2025-01-14
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.