Mechanical Engineer - FACULTY
Core
Design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical engineering products, systems, and subsystems for new materials and innovative material system designs.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (high performance materials)
Builds
Advanced material systems (ceramics, metallics, composites) and novel fabrication/testing methods
Domain
Defense manufacturing, aerospace, hypersonics, propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical system design and analysis, process development and optimization, materials characterization, program management, technical reporting, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
hypersonics/aerospace/propulsion experience, ceramic/metallurgical engineering, NX/Solidworks/Abaqus/COMSOL/Ansys/Matlab, vacuum system integration, optical/SEM/EDS/XRD characterization
Technologies
NX, Solidworks, Abaqus, COMSOL, Ansys, Matlab, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, optical profilometry
Responsibilities
Design and analyze mechanical systems for advanced material applications; develop and optimize fabrication processes; characterize materials using microscopy and spectroscopy; manage multi-year research programs and resources; present findings to sponsors and technical audiences; mentor undergraduate students and lower-level staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities