Battelle

Materials Scientist

Battelle • $81K — $116K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
  • 10+ years experience in aerospace, nuclear, or power generation industries with structural design expertise.
  • Experience in metal mechanical characterization testing according to MMPDS.
  • Subject Matter Expert in Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, or Mechanical Testing.
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities.
  • Familiarity with aerospace regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze material data submitted to MMPDS with minimal oversight.
  • Interpret metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines.
  • Write and present MMPDS Agenda Items at meetings.
  • Analyze non-metal mechanical data per CMH-17 guidelines.
  • Manage client projects generating mechanical properties data.
  • Build client relationships and present research at technical conferences.
  • Mentor and oversee lower-level staff.

Benefits

  • Compressed work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Hybrid work options with 60% in-office and 40% remote flexibility.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives.
  • Inclusive health support for partners and family formation.
  • Industry-leading 401(k) with contributions from the company.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education pursuits.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Materials Scientist/Engineer III will be supporting Battelle's Metallic Material Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Program, focusing on various working groups including bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings. The successful candidate will work with a cross-disciplinary project team spanning multiple engineering and science disciplines analyzing and interpreting metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines for inclusion into the MMPDS Handbook. We seek a candidate with the ability to support proposal and business development efforts and providing mentoring and training to junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex assignments with minimal oversight analyzing material data submitted to the MMPDS program.
  • Analyze and interpret metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines.
  • Write, review, and present MMPDS Agenda Items at bi-annual meetings.
  • Analyze and interpret non-metal mechanical properties data per CMH-17 guidelines.
  • Support client projects generating mechanical properties to meet the needs of their industry.
  • Build relationships with internal and external clients. Present research results at relevant technical conferences.
  • Contribute to IR&D studies.
  • Support proposal and business development efforts led by others.
  • Assist with coordination of and participation in Battelle sponsored conferences, including bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings
  • Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, industry committee meetings, and other forums to increase company visibility. Travel ~10%
  • Oversee, mentor, and train lower level staff.


Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
  • 10+ years in a safety focused industry such as aerospace, nuclear, or power generation with experience in structural design.
  • Experience with metal mechanical characterization testing of conventional/process intensive materials or joining systems as documented in MMPDS.
  • Subject Matter Expert level in at least two of the following: Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue Crack Growth, Mechanical Testing, Metal Additive Manufacturing
  • Technical Writing & Presenting
  • Strong communications skills are essential
  • Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements


Preferred Qualifications

  • Aerospace experience working for either a government regulator (FAA, DOD, DOE, NASA) or in commercial, defense, material producer, or space at any level of the supply chain.
  • Experience with non-metal mechanical characterization testing per CMH-17.
  • Experience working with government clients.
  • Knowledge of at least two of the following: Acceptance Testing, Damage Tolerant Design, Friction Stir Welding, Statistical Analysis

Salary Range & Compensation

  • Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $81,000 to $116,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.


Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
  • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
  • Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
  • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
  • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
  • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
  • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
  • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

About Battelle

Battelle is a private nonprofit applied science and technology development company. It was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Battelle operates in the fields of national security, health, energy, and the environment. The company provides research and development services, manages laboratories, and commercializes technology. Battelle has a number of subsidiaries, including Bluefin Robotics, a manufacturer of unmanned underwater vehicles, and Battelle Memorial Institute, a research institute that conducts research in the areas of science and technology, education, and national security. The company has a number of partnerships with government agencies, universities, and private companies.
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Size
22,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
* Ladders Estimates

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