Materials Scientist (Relocation Assistance Available)
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Job Location:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
An advanced energy technology company is seeking an experienced Materials Scientist to lead the research development and qualification of next-generation materials for compact high-performance energy systems. This role will play a critical part in developing high-temperature alloys ceramics coatings and composite materials used in structural thermal and fuel-related applications. The ideal candidate has experience working in highly regulated technical environments and thrives in fast-paced innovation-driven settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and characterization of advanced materials for high-temperature and high-reliability applications
- Evaluate material performance under extreme environments including elevated temperature radiation exposure and corrosive conditions
- Support integration of advanced manufacturing methods including metal additive manufacturing and powder-based processing
- Perform microstructural and mechanical characterization using techniques such as SEM EDS XRD and tensile testing
- Contribute to fuel-form and coating material development initiatives
- Develop and maintain material property databases to support modeling and simulation efforts
- Participate in materials qualification programs and experimental testing campaigns
- Collaborate with external research institutions laboratories and supply chain partners
- Author technical documentation and support design reviews
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Materials Science Nuclear Engineering Metallurgical Engineering or related field
- 510 years of experience in advanced materials R&D within nuclear aerospace defense or similarly regulated industries
- Expertise in high-temperature materials ceramics coatings and metal alloys
- Experience with additive manufacturing powder metallurgy or sintering processes
- Familiarity with irradiation effects radiation damage mechanisms and corrosion behavior
- Strong analytical experimental and technical communication skills
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility for security clearance may be required
$75000 - $125000 a year
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Latitude Inc is an organization providing staffing solutions and government services for companies and public sector.
