Senior Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and adaptable Senior Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to join the Advanced Materials & Test Division in Huntsville. As a core member of the team, you will serve as the point of contact between multiple production programs and our materials testing and engineering capabilities.

Utilizing your past materials experience, you will learn what each program needs, manage expectations and tasks, and coordinate with the Advanced Materials testing team to get the required work done on schedule. A successful candidate will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly with both program teams and technical staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interface with program teams to understand their materials engineering needs, translate those needs into clear tasks and requirements, and coordinate with the Advanced Materials & Test Division to plan, schedule, and complete materials testing and characterization
• Identify new production program materials engineering needs and contribute to building repeatable processes that support the division's growth as a Defense M&P center
• 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
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff on testing techniques and reviewing data presentations prior to reaching customers
• 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 & Test Division and both internal and external customers to ensure all material and process selections, process improvements, and RCCA activities meet program goals and objectives
• Manage 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
• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), or one of the Physical Sciences from an ABET-accredited institution with 8+ years or Master's Degree with 6+ years applicable experience or PhD in technical domain with 4+ years applicable experience
• Strong technical background in materials processes and/or materials selection
• Experience managing and executing M&P and materials testing activity directly supporting projects or programs (aerospace or defense preferred)
• Ability to manage expectations and communicate status, risks, and delays proactively
• Ability to understand technical needs and translate them into clear actionable tasks
• Must be a resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate in order to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a DOD Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a DOD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with aerospace or defense 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 and/or Task Management skills
• Experience assembling and providing technical briefings and clear guidance to non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with AMS, ASTM, NASA, MIL-STD, ISO 9001/AS 9100, ISO 17025, and/or other industry specifications
• Experience with non-metallic, engineered materials, such as polymer- or ceramic-matrix composites, polymers and sealing system, and/or high-temperature ceramics