Precise Systems

Materials Science Engineer

Precise Systems • $75K — $95K *
Key West, FL 33040In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field with relevant thesis work.
  • Four years of experience in materials testing, development, design, or evaluation.
  • Experience in mechanical, structural, corrosion, vibration, fatigue, durability, or survivability testing.
  • Familiarity with servo-hydraulic test systems and instrumentation.
  • Proficient with data acquisition systems and stress-strain measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute complex survivability test programs for naval systems.
  • Plan and conduct testing using various test systems including servo-hydraulic.
  • Develop methodologies, instrumentation plans, and data acquisition strategies.
  • Analyze test results and prepare formal assessments and reports.
  • Collaborate with government and academic partners in research and development.
  • Support technology maturation and performance validation activities.
  • Troubleshoot test equipment and system performance issues.

Benefits

  • In-person support for collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on defense and naval projects.
  • Engage with multidisciplinary teams including government and military personnel.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology development and research.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Precise Systems seeks a Materials Science Engineer to design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense-related systems with U.S. Navy.

This role requires in-person support.

Duties:
  • Design, develop, and execute complex mechanical and environmental survivability test programs for naval and defense-related systems
  • Plan and conduct testing using servo-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, and other test systems
  • Develop test methodologies, instrumentation plans, procedures, and data acquisition strategies to support one-off testing
  • Analyze test results and provide technical assessments, recommendations, and formal reports
  • Work closely with Government, military, contractor, and academic partners to support research and development efforts
  • Support system qualification, technology maturation, and performance validation activities
  • Assist in the planning, management, and execution of research and test programs from concept through completion
  • Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and system performance issues
  • Contribute to technical proposals, project planning, and program execution efforts.

Required Education:
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related technical field.; with dissertation or thesis work related to experimental focused research project, such as in fatigue or fracture mechanics.

Required Experience:
  • Four (4) years' experience in an engineering materials testing, development, design, or evaluation environment
  • Experience designing and conducting mechanical, structural, corrosion, vibration, fatigue, durability, or survivability testing
  • Familiarity with servo-hydraulic test systems and associated instrumentation
  • Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, stress-strain measurement, accelerometers, and test automation
  • Experience supporting government research, defense acquisition, or technology development programs
  • Ability to analyze complex technical data and communicate results effectively through reports and presentations
  • Experience leading projects or coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams is a plus.

Desired Experience:
  • Understanding fundamental metallurgical or materials science principles and their influence on material properties.
  • Experience with and knowledge of standard fatigue testing methods, fracture testing methods, stress- and strain-life approaches to fatigue for uniaxial and multiaxial cases, damage tolerance methods, durability and life assessment methodologies.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic test equipment and control software, such as MTS Systems.
    • This includes actuators, load cells, extensometers, operating in load, strain or displacement control, hydraulic pump operation and maintenance.
  • Experience with SEM fractography and other electron microscopy.
  • Experience utilizes basic metallography tools and procedures.
  • Experience with basic use of chemistry laboratory.
  • Results focused and willingness to take ownership and responsibility for project objectives and management.
  • Must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment with subject matter experts of various disciplines.
  • Creative self-starter with hands on bench experience.
  • Strong written, listening and communication skills.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

About Precise Systems

Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Precise Systems provides professional services in the areas of program management, administrative support, engineering, logistics, and information technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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