Senior Materials Engineer - GM Defense
Core
Provide technical leadership in materials selection, qualification, and application for GM Defense integrated vehicles and emerging space-related applications, ensuring compliance with DoD, MIL, and aerospace standards while balancing performance, survivability, weight, and cost.
Role type
Senior IC materials engineer (defense & space)
Builds
Integrated vehicles, power and propulsion systems, autonomy and connectivity solutions for defense and government markets
Domain
Defense, aerospace, and space systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Materials selection and qualification, failure analysis and root cause investigation, supplier management, interpretation of engineering standards (GMW/ASTM/ISO/DoD/MIL), corrosion prevention and coatings expertise, design for manufacturability and durability, advanced materials knowledge (metals, polymers, composites), test plan development and execution
Preferred skills
Corrosion engineering and surface treatments, supplier and manufacturing plant collaboration, data analysis and report writing, vehicle launch experience, cost driver analysis in material forming, advanced degree (MS/PhD), DoD/aerospace material standards expertise, survivability and space environment materials background
Technologies
Metallic materials, polymers, composites, thermal protection systems, ablatives, ceramic systems, additive manufacturing materials
Responsibilities
Coach and lead suppliers to timely execution of program work; resolve highly sophisticated technical issues and conduct advanced research; own materials engineering decisions for assigned components/systems; evaluate and approve alternate materials and coatings; lead materials-related failure analysis and corrective actions; support design reviews focusing on material risks and corrosion; interpret and apply DoD, MIL, and aerospace material standards; support design of armor, survivability, and thermal protection solutions; develop and execute materials qualification and test plans; partner with suppliers to mature advanced materials from prototype to production readiness
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC