Engineer Sr - Materials

Non-Metallic Materials Engineering (D343) Preservation and Coatings Group is cognizant of everything related to surface preparation and painting requirements for construction of nuclear submarines. This group develops the Non-Propulsion Paint Schedule drawing requirements, performs design review of corrosion-prone items, and works closely with the Non-Metallic Materials Engineering Lab on coating tests. Primary responsibilities include: construction support - providing Trades clarification of coatings requirements with deck plate evaluation as required; providing disposition to Engineering Reports and Vendor Information Requests; drawing development / coating selection and prodicing detailed paint application procedures; develop laboratory test plans for evaluation of new coating methods and materials; perform forensic analysis of coating failures. Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical or Civil Engineering Minimum five years post graduate experience required in shipyard, coatings industry and/or roadway construction. Preferred NACE / AAMP (coating inspector) Level 1 certification or NAVSEA equivalent training preferred. Skills Attention to detail Able to interpret 2D drawings Competent techical writing Confined space entry Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Stooping Environmental Attributes Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside