Advanced Military Ceramics Materials Application Engineer
Core
Develop and apply advanced ceramic coating and oxide-oxide ceramic matrix composite (Ox-Ox CMC) systems for next-generation military aerospace products.
Role type
Senior IC materials application engineer
Builds
Advanced ceramic coatings and Ox-Ox CMC systems for military aerospace hardware
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Materials Science
Required skills
Materials science, chemistry, physics, process development, technical documentation, data-driven analysis, APQP
Preferred skills
Material selection, manufacturing processes, technical program leadership, advanced degree in materials science
Technologies
Ceramic coatings, Ox-Ox CMC systems, APQP
Responsibilities
Collaborate with program leadership and supply chain to adopt new materials and process technologies; Resolve production and pre-production materials and process issues; Partner with consulting engineers to evaluate concepts from materials roadmaps; Lead or support technical coating development programs to reduce technical risk; Work across multidisciplinary teams to mature coating technologies through technology and manufacturing readiness processes; Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and materials science to develop coating systems that meet performance requirements; Prepare technical documentation and analysis to support internal and customer reviews; Present technical data and program updates at technical interchange meetings and design reviews; Recommend solutions to materials and manufacturing process challenges; Capture lessons learned and best practices; Communicate significant technical developments to leadership and contribute to technical roadmaps.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC