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We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.\nWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Materials Engineer to join our product development and engineering team. In this role, you will evaluate, select, develop, and test materials (such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites) to ensure our products meet strict mechanical, thermal, and chemical requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and manufacturing processes, investigate material failures, and innovate new material formulations to improve product durability, safety, and efficiency.\n\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nMaterial Selection & Evaluation: Review engineering plans and product performance targets to recommend the most cost-effective and high-performing materials based on factors like weight, strength, cost, and environment.\nTesting & Characterization: Plan, execute, and oversee laboratory testing (such as tensile, thermal, corrosion, and microstructure analysis) to evaluate material properties and behavior.\nFailure Analysis: Lead root-cause investigations on material failures, component wear, or defects during manufacturing and field use, implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.\nProcess Optimization: Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to refine production methods (e.g., heat treating, welding, surface coating, or molding) to reduce scrap and improve throughput.\nDocumentation & Standards: Establish and maintain technical material specifications, approved materials lists, test protocols, and comprehensive engineering reports. Write technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.\nSupplier Management: Partner with raw material vendors and suppliers to conduct technical audits, review material quality control data, and qualify alternative sourcing options.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nRepresent Albers Aerospace on-site at the customer facility.\nManage onboarding activities for new team members.\nMentor and support the development of training products for new engineers.\nMay lead small engineering teams to support larger projects.\nNote: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\nHands-on familiarity with material characterization tools (e.g., microscopy, DMA, DSC, FTIR, or TGA testing).\nStrong command of structure-property-processing relationships in materials.\nProficiency in data analysis, mathematical modeling, or simulation software.\nExceptional analytical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and clear written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders.\n\nDesired Skills/Abilities: Familiarity with project management principles (although this position requires daily Materials Engineering expertise and technical execution).\nEducation, Experience and Certifications Required:\nMinimum:\nBachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.\n2-5 years of practical experience in materials testing, research and development, or manufacturing support (experience requirements vary by seniority level).\nMust be a U.S citizen. 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