Development Scientist

What Youll Do

The candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with a specific application to manufacturing production or quality operations or similar national security this position the candidate must perform difficult and complex technical project assignments as project lead and analyze the impact of mission changes on assigned programs designs and addition the candidate will coordinate and prepare technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including project reviews and give formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties. The candidate will participate in the development research and/or design of proposed improvements in production and the formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements acting as a leader advisor or consultant as required. The candidate will work with scientists engineers other technical staff and representatives of design agencies vendors and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives.

The candidate should be able to conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility design operation and performance of equipment. The candidate should have expertise in developing and testing different mechanical designs and processing methods to understand how changes could improve system performance. This position could also include evaluation procurement and testing of next generation production pressing and machining equipment as well as development of novel materials for production use.

What You Can Expect

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science Chemistry Physics or related from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 4 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science and 2 years of relevant experience. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

Preferred Job Requirements

• Technical knowledge in technical principles theories and concepts of engineering systems related to material design analysis testing qualification and engineering application of computers
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word; read and interpret drawings and specifications and convert the criteria into detailed written procedures
• Ability to exercise initiative independent judgment and discretion under limited supervision; develop manage and report planned cost and scheduled work; and develop a plan for recovery if necessary in order to successfully achieve overall objectives
• Experience with powder synthesis consolidation (green-body) pressing and firing machining and characterization at each point in the process
• Understanding of ceramic and metallic coating techniques such as plasma spray thermal spray and cold spray
• Casting of metal and metal compounds into forms

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