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Precise Systems, Inc. · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineer/Material Scientist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $129K/yr

Precise Systems is a solutions-based company focused on innovation in support of the warfighters. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Material Scientist with expertise in Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Analysis to serve their Naval Research Laboratory customers in Washington D.C.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop new experimental design and/or technologies at NRL facility for marine corrosion, marine engineering, materials, electrochemistry, coatings, biofouling remediation and environmental effects

Work as a project leader in specific corrosion science and engineering projects

Perform fracture mechanics testing such as high and low stress cyclic corrosion fatigue, cyclic air fatigue and fracture toughness testing via compact tension specimens

Experimental setup, sample identification, collecting and analyzing data, experimental clean up and test equipment maintenance

Draft blueprint designs in Solidworks or similar platforms

Work with supply chain and vendors to revise blueprints as needed based on manufacturability and experimental testing considerations

Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to effectively communicate design requirements and leverage tolerance relief as potential source of cost savings

Will be expected to work as part of a development team and see projects through initial concept, write proposals, execute tests, evaluate experimental results, and formally document the results as author or co-author

Must be comfortable in handling multiple projects simultaneously

Qualification

Fracture MechanicsFatigue AnalysisCAD ModelingFEA SoftwareMetallurgical PrinciplesHydraulic Test EquipmentSEM FractographyCreative Self-StarterProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

A PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Mechanics or a related discipline, with dissertation work related to mechanical properties, fatigue or fracture mechanics

Technical proficiency in several of the following areas: Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Analysis (Damage Tolerance/Safe Life Analysis and Fracture Control)

Analysis experience must include CAD modeling and ability to perform Linear / Non-Linear, Static / Dynamic FEA, Fracture Mechanics

Experience with commercial FEA software such as ABAQUS, COMSOL or equivalent and correlating finite element model predictions with test results in the following areas or similar

Nondestructive inspection criteria development

Bonded and/or bolted joint failure criteria and analysis methodologies

Composite structure failure criteria and analysis methodology

Experience with or willingness to pursue probabilistic approaches to materials degradation and risk analysis

Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to effectively communicate design requirements and leverage tolerance relief as potential source of cost savings

Must be comfortable in handling multiple projects simultaneously

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Understanding fundamental metallurgical or materials science principles and their influence on material properties

Experience with rotating bending fatigue (RBF)

Familiarity with hydraulic test equipment and control software, such as MTS Systems

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

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Employee-managed leave

Professional growth opportunities

Company

Precise Systems, Inc.

As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service.

Founded in 1990