Materials Scientist

About the role

The Materials Scientist/Engineer III will support Battelle’s Metallic Material Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Program. This includes participating in bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings, analyzing and interpreting metal mechanical properties data, and supporting client projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines.
• Write, review, and present MMPDS Agenda Items at bi-annual meetings.
• Analyze and interpret non-metal mechanical properties data per CMH-17 guidelines.
• Support client projects generating mechanical properties to meet their industry needs.
• Build relationships with internal and external clients.
• Present research results at relevant technical conferences.
• Contribute to IR&D studies.
• Support proposal and business development efforts led by others.
• Assist with coordination of and participation in Battelle-sponsored conferences, including bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings.
• Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, industry committee meetings, and other forums to increase company visibility.
• Travel ~10%
• Oversee, mentor, and train lower level staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
• 10+ years in a safety-focused industry such as aerospace, nuclear, or power generation with experience in structural design.
• Experience with metal mechanical characterization testing of conventional/process-intensive materials or joining systems as documented in MMPDS.
• Subject Matter Expert level in at least two of the following: Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue Crack Growth, Mechanical Testing, Metal Additive Manufacturing.
• Strong technical writing and presenting skills.
• Strong communications skills.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace experience working for either a government regulator (FAA, DOD, DOE, NASA) or in commercial, defense, material producer, or space at any level of the supply chain.
• Experience with non-metal mechanical characterization testing per CMH-17.
• Experience working with government clients.
• Knowledge of at least two of the following: Acceptance Testing, Damage Tolerant Design, Friction Stir Welding, Statistical Analysis.

Benefits

Battelle offers a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible work schedule, enhanced work flexibility, paid time off, wellness incentives, and tuition assistance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan and support programs for equal treatment and utilization of qualified employees.