Materials Science Research Engineer
Materials Science Research Engineer
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$ 109300 - 164000
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for a motivated Materials Science Researcher to join our High Performance Materials and Processing Development Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL/Penn States purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific engineering and technology problems in support of the Navy the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intel Community (IC). You will support projects related to materials design improvement deposition and characterization involving materials such as ceramic metallic semiconductors and/or mixed combination for corrosion resistance wear resistance erosion resistance thermal protection or optical performance.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Design develop and conduct experimental coating deposition trials for a wide range of materials and coatings comprised of nanocomposite nanolayered multilayered functionally graded and multifunctional material systems for property enhancement and performance for a variety of applications in the aerospace defense tooling biomedical nuclear microelectronic and optical industries
- Develop experimental procedures for mechanical environmental and materials characterization testing
- Prepare technical reports and presentations
- Mentor train and collaborate with technical staff in the setup maintenance and operation of electron beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD) systems magnetron sputtering systems cathodic arc systems and other vacuum systems
- Supervise of the work of lower level staff and undergraduate students
Typical requirements include a Bachelors Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline Masters Degree preferred; 5 years related experience.
Required skills/experience areas include:
- Coating deposition processes such as: EBPVD magnetron sputtering cathodic arc systems and electrochemical/autocatalytic baths including operation maintenance and process development
- Coatings characterization by various techniques including Tribology optical microscopy (OM) scanning electron microscopy (SEM) energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) Xray diffraction (XRD) ultraviolet/visible and near infrared spectroscopy (UVVIS NIR) Raman and optical profilometry
- Vacuum system pumps controls electrical requirements design and proper integration of components
- Understanding and process development of ceramic and metallic (nano) polymer matrix composites
- Characterization and synthesis of polymerbased and hybrid coating systems.
- Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
- Advanced coating deposition techniques
- Electron beam high heat flux testing including beam development and control
- Past success with creating technical reports and documents as well as providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience
- Active government security clearance
Your working location will be on site located in State College PA.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science systems and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a preemployment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at .
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$109300.00 $164000.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
