Research Materials Engineer

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 1600 EST on 7 Jan 2025.   Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format

The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate seeks to hire a motivated and experienced mid-level scientist/engineer to serve as a member of a dynamic and interdisciplinary researcher in the Polymer Matrix Composites Branch (RXNP) of the Composite, Ceramic, Metallic, and Materials Performance Division (RXN).  

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leads development and evaluates performance of novel multi-functional materials and composite variants for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications
• Develops and maintains a strong understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) operational needs related to counter directed energy weapon (DEW)/nuclear weapon systems technologies
• Identifies technical gaps in critical materials performance and develops research and development plans for addressing the gaps
• Serves as strong liaison between CDEW advanced capabilities team (6.3) and fundamental research teams (6.1/6.2) focused on materials and processes (M&P) and performance, informing and executing research and development to accelerate Department of Air Force (DAF) capabilities.
• Communicates findings to the technical community, DoD programs, and senior leadership to enable transition of technology to industry and DoD users.
• Develops a portfolio strategy, identifies cross-team and interdisciplinary intramural partnering opportunities
• Manages extramural programs to advance multi-functional and composite materials technologies
• Develops understanding of the response of composite materials in application-relevant environments 
• Interacts and develops partnerships with government, industrial and academic partners, as well as exploring and establishing international partnerships

This position will be filled at the DR-2 (GS-12-13 equivalent) or DR-3 (GS-14 equivalent) level and is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio.  

This position may be filled as a 5-year Flexible Length Term appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to later extend or convert to a permanent appointment.

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Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree, in a relevant technical field, from an accredited (or ABET accredited for engineering) academic institution;
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility. 
• This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level II certification in the Science and Technology Manager (STM) functional stall.  
• Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications on resume.  
• Selectee will have 24 months to meet the APDP certification requirements for the position.
   

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant technical field (materials science engineering, chemistry or chemical engineering, polymer science/engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related fields), from an ABET accredited academic institution
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team-oriented approach and skills at building networks
• Strong background in materials research and experimental characterization 
• Background in program management, to include setting project requirements and executing technical, cost, and schedule objectives
• Awareness or experience with materials, process, and testing specifications and standards
• Understanding of electromagnetics and/or nuclear interactions with materials
   

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(Req No. 20460)

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