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Material Science Engineer

hackajob
Stafford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented MATERIAL SCIENCE ENGINEER to support our additive manufacturing team in STAFFORD, VA.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Serving as the subject matter expert in material science engineering as it applies to industrial Additive Manufacturing systems
  • Leading additive manufacturing process optimization efforts, including parameter development, validation, repeatability analysis, and performance benchmarking
  • Developing and applying process modeling and simulation tools to predict material behavior, thermal response, structural integrity, and production outcomes
  • Conducting advanced design characterization and material performance analysis specific to Additive Manufacturing applications
  • Partnering with engineering teams to leverage CAD-driven workflows that enhance design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) practices and manufacturability
  • Collaborating with the Program Manager, Additive Manufacturing to align technical execution with program cost, schedule, and performance objectives

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 4 to 7 years of experience in additive manufacturing, with demonstrated focus in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
  • Deep expertise in material science engineering as applied to industrial Additive Manufacturing environments with experience with composites, polymers and foaming in 3D applications.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Additive Manufacturing process optimization, including parameter refinement and performance validation
  • Strong experience in process modeling and simulation for Additive Manufacturing systems
  • Proven experience in analysis and design characterization for Additive Manufacturing applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Hands-on experience with large-format metal Additive Manufacturing systems
  • Experience developing and qualifying materials for mission-critical defense applications
  • Experience supporting DoD customers within research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) environments

Clearance Requirements

  • Candidate must have an active/current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Salary : $130,000

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