# M&P Engineer - Metallics

**Company**: Saronic Technologies
**Location**: San Francisco
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking an M&P Engineer - Metallics to lead the testing and strength allowable development of metallic materials into our maritime platforms. You will be responsible for developing lightweight, high-performance metallic structures optimized for maritime environments and aligned with mission-critical DoD performance and survivability requirements.

Responsibilities:
Develop and qualify metallic material allowables and process specifications for marine and aerospace structures
Lead corrosion prevention and protection initiatives, including protective coatings, anodizing, passivation, sealants, and cathodic protection methods
Define and validate welding and joining processes (fusion welding, friction stir welding, brazing, mechanical fastening) for structural metals
Support test programs to evaluate fatigue, fracture toughness, and corrosion performance of metallic alloys
Provide guidance on marine environment durability of alloys, coatings, and assemblies
Interface with suppliers and test labs to ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ASTM, AWS, MIL-STD, ISO, DNV)
Troubleshoot metallurgical issues including weld defects, corrosion failures, and material non-conformance
Document and maintain metallic material property databases, process specifications, and qualification records
Support certification efforts by generating technical justification and substantiation packages for materials and processes
Document and maintain material property databases, ensuring traceability and alignment with regulatory requirements
Support root cause analysis and corrective action for process and material non-conformances
Lead or support continuous improvement activities that inform design-for-cost and design-for-manufacturing activities
Collaborate with certification teams to provide technical justification and documentation for material allowables used in structural substantiation

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience in aerospace and/or marine metallic materials and processes development
Knowledge of corrosion science, coatings, and protective systems for marine and aerospace environments
Hands-on experience with welding and joining processes, weld procedure qualification, and NDI methods
Familiarity with structural alloys (aluminum, titanium, steels, nickel alloys) and their corrosion and fatigue behaviors
Experience interpreting and applying standards (ASTM, AWS D1.1/D17.1, MIL-STD, SAE, ISO, DNV, etc.)
Strong analytical skills for evaluating material performance data
Excellent communication skills, with ability to produce clear technical documentation and specifications

Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Additional Information:
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off, Parental Leave, Competitive Salary, Retirement Plan, Stock Options, Life and Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance

## Skills

### Required
- Materials Science
- Metallurgy
- Welding Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Corrosion Science
- Coatings
- Protective Systems
- Welding and Joining Processes
- Structural Alloys
- Corrosion and Fatigue Behaviors
- Standards (ASTM, AWS, MIL-STD, SAE, ISO, DNV)
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills