Metallurgist

About the role

Develop and characterize high-performance metallic materials for national security, space, and health applications. Design novel alloys and optimize additive and advanced manufacturing processes. Lead mechanical and microstructural testing to evaluate material performance, and translate results into deployable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate alloy compositions for advanced performance requirements
• Optimize additive/advanced manufacturing process parameters
• Conduct and lead mechanical testing and microstructural characterization
• Interpret data to improve material properties and manufacturing outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to guide technical direction
• Publish, present, and communicate findings to technical stakeholders
• Mentor and support staff in a mission-driven research environment

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in metallurgy, alloy design, and materials characterization
• Hands-on capability with mechanical testing and microstructural analysis
• Experience optimizing additive and advanced manufacturing processes
• Ability to lead technical efforts, synthesize results, and drive innovation
• Excellent communication skills for reporting, publication, and presentation