Non-Destructive Inspection Engineer/Material Scientist (Faculty)
Core
Develop and optimize non-destructive inspection techniques and material testing for polymer composites, ceramics, and additively manufactured materials to support DoD research and prototype development.
Role type
Research and Development Engineer / Non-tenure Research Faculty
Builds
Novel fabrication methods, material system designs, and advanced inspection technologies for Navy and DoD applications
Domain
Defense research, materials science, non-destructive testing (NDT)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
non-destructive inspection development, static and fatigue mechanical testing, structural health monitoring, data analysis, prototype development, proposal writing, technical writing, project management, supervising undergraduate students
Preferred skills
multi-disciplinary collaboration, creative problem solving, business development
Technologies
fiber-reinforced polymers, ceramic matrix composites, metal matrix composites, elastomers, additively manufactured polymers, ceramics
Responsibilities
Design and implement technical engineering products and systems; conduct laboratory and field experiments to test theoretical propositions; manage projects with budget and schedule implications; supervise lower-level staff and students; contribute to technical reports, proposals, and presentations
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC with potential for faculty rank
