Material Scientist

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical testing and phase stability studies of new alloy concepts.
• Write technical reports outlining results of lab testing.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Material Science and Engineering or related field with 2+ years related experience.
• Experience characterizing microstructures of structural materials using advanced techniques (SEM, EDS, XRD, EBSD, TEM).
• Ability to produce technical reports, journal articles, prepare and present at professional conferences.
• Understand processing-microstructure-property relationships in nickel and iron-based alloys.
• Knowledge of mechanical properties and testing of steels and nickel-based alloys.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and with minimum supervision, and work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interact with people with a variety of expertise.
• Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering or related field.
• Background in alloy design and development with emphasis on steels and/or nickel-based superalloys.
• Experience with weld metallurgy.
• Experience with characterization of structural materials (microstructure, grain structure, phase identification, deformation).
• Experience with data analysis relating processing-microstructure-property relationships for structural materials.
• Excellent record of peer-reviewed quality publications with emphasis on microstructure characterization in nickel and iron alloys.

About the Role

The candidate should possess knowledge of and practical experience with conducting research on alloy development. The position will be 100% onsite research and development support for the NETL R&D facility in Albany, OR. This work will involve a multi-disciplinary, scientific, and technically-oriented national laboratory team, participation alongside other data scientists, engineers, geologists, and computer scientists that produces technological solutions for America’s energy challenges.

What this opportunity with Leidos supporting NETL uniquely provides you

• Working on applied, cutting-edge projects with global impact while being mentored by the nation’s leading energy scientists and engineers.
• Real-world experience supplemented with technical development and discussions that provide unique insight into the broad range of mission critical engineering and scientific disciplines NETL leverages to support national energy research and policy development.
• Unique access to world-class, customized facilities specific to high impact energy research, technology generation, and patent development.
• Participation in novel fundamental and applied alloy development with direct economic impact on national and global energy infrastructure.

Schedule

100% onsite research and development support for the NETL R&D facility in Albany, OR.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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About Leidos

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.