Hyliion · 5 hours ago
Advanced Engineer, Materials Science
Austin, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions for clean electricity production, focusing on developing distributed power generators. The Advanced Engineer in Materials Science will support the materials backbone of the KARNO Power Module by developing and qualifying advanced metallic alloys, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance engine performance.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyPower Grid
Responsibilities
Lead the evaluation and down-selection of high-temperature alloys, stainless steels, ceramics, coatings, and composites for critical KARNO components
Define material requirements based on thermal, mechanical, oxidation, and fatigue loads
Conduct microstructural and mechanical characterization to confirm performance against lifecycle and durability targets
Plan and execute material tests including tensile, creep, fatigue, thermal cycling, hardness, and corrosion/oxidation evaluations
Use metallography, SEM/EDS, and other microstructural methods to understand material behavior and property changes under operating conditions
Support nondestructive evaluation (NDE) approaches when required
Assess metal powders, powder behavior, and printability for powder-bed and DED additive systems
Work directly with AM engineers to connect material properties with parameter development, heat-treatment cycles, and post-processing requirements
Verify that process changes, maintain material integrity and meet downstream performance demands
Investigate component or material failures using microstructural analysis, fracture mechanics, and material degradation models
Translate findings into improved designs, tighter process controls, or updated material specifications
Drive R&D efforts for next-generation materials suitable for high-efficiency distributed power generation
Collaborate with design, thermal, combustion, and mechanical teams to create data-driven material strategies
Improve welding, joining, heat-treat, and fabrication practices to increase durability and manufacturability
Prepare clear technical reports, specifications, and test summaries
Work with suppliers, powder vendors, and external labs to qualify materials and coatings
Ensure all material documentation aligns with ASTM, ASME, and internal engineering standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in metallurgical engineering or materials science degree required
5+ years working with metals and materials characterization (graduate research counts)
Strong background in material behaviors such as fatigue, creep, oxidation, and thermal-mechanical degradation
Hands-on experience with mechanical testing, microstructural evaluation, and failure analysis
Understanding of how material properties change with heat treatment, AM process changes, or post-processing steps
Familiarity with high-temperature alloys, surface treatments, coatings, and joining methods
Ability to evaluate metal integrity when parameters or processes shift
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Clear, concise technical communication
Comfortable working across disciplines (AM, thermal, mechanical, combustion, suppliers)
Detail-oriented with a research-driven mindset
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to travel domestically, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc. approximately 30% of the time
Preferred
Experience supporting additive manufacturing materials or metal powder evaluation is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy-up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Company
Hyliion
Creating innovative generator solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$360.1MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAxioma Ventures
2024-12-23Grant· $6M
2020-09-28Post Ipo Equity· $325M
2020-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Thomas Healy
Founder and CEO
Vince Cubbage
Board Member
Recent News
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