What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Scientist position at Lensa?
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Description
Leidos is seekinga Materials Scientist to join our team?in Albany, OR to conduct research with a multidisciplinary team focused on investigating additively manufactured (AM) Ni-based superalloys for use in high efficiency, fuel flexible gas turbines. The candidate should possess knowledge and practical experience conducting research in processing-microstructure-property relationships for high performance alloys used in gas turbines or similar structural applications. The position will be100% on site, research and development support for the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Research & Development facility in Albany, OR.
Primary Responsibilities
Requirements
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
Original Posting
December 10, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
REQNUMBER: R-00171710
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Description
Leidos is seekinga Materials Scientist to join our team?in Albany, OR to conduct research with a multidisciplinary team focused on investigating additively manufactured (AM) Ni-based superalloys for use in high efficiency, fuel flexible gas turbines. The candidate should possess knowledge and practical experience conducting research in processing-microstructure-property relationships for high performance alloys used in gas turbines or similar structural applications. The position will be100% on site, research and development support for the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Research & Development facility in Albany, OR.
Primary Responsibilities
- Characterize microstructures using advanced techniques (SEM, XRD, EBSD, TEM).
- Perform mechanical testing and phase stability studies (i.e., heat treatments) on additively manufactured Ni-based superalloys.
- Determine failure and deformation mechanisms associated with high temperature application under service environments.
- Predict phase equilibria, kinetic phase information/compositions as it relates to thermal history and solidification behavior using computational simulation methods (e.g. CALPHAD, Diffusion Simulations, and/or Related Software).
- Specify additive manufactured build articles and assist with developing testing and characterization plans.
- Analyze and interpret data generated from research to understand processing-microstructure-property relationships using advanced materials science concepts and robust statistical analysis.
- Author and/or co-author reports, manuscripts, and articles suitable for peer-review publication.
- Participate and present research results in company and client meetings and in externally facing settings.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field with 2 years related experience
- Experience characterizing microstructures of structural materials using advanced techniques (SEM, EDS, XRD, EBSD, TEM and potentially EPMA).
- Experience with mechanical testing and analysis for structure-property relationship of high temperature structural alloys (Fe-based, Ni-based, high entropy alloys, etc.).
- Experience with phase transformation, thermodynamics, and physics of high temperature structural alloys (Fe-based, Ni-based, high entropy alloys, etc.).
- Demonstrated record of successfully working independently and with minimum supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team interacting with people possessing a variety of expertise.
- Detail-oriented, able to take initiative, works well both independently and as a team member, and be able to balance competing and changing priorities.
- Demonstrated competency in scientific and engineering modeling and analysis tools applicable to the specific tasks.
- Possess strong analytical, oral, and written communications skills, particularly the ability to:
- Analyze and interpret data generated from research, apply data to analysis within the context of scope and direction, and clearly report results.
- Author and/or co-author reports, manuscripts, and articles suitable for inclusion in refereed journals.
- Present research results in company and client meetings and in externally facing settings.
- Ability to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.
- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
- Experience with advanced characterization of structural alloys (microstructure, grain structure, phase identification, deformation).
- Expertise in diffusional processes associated with failure caused by environmental and/or hydrogen damage in structural alloys.
- Background in additive manufacturing processing of alloys used in structural applications.
- Knowledge of alloy and component development of Ni-based superalloys.
- Experience with software related to additive manufacturing to design build articles (e.g., CAD software) and predict of materials properties (e.g., finite element analysis).
- Experience with image processing methods to determine microstructure characteristics.
- Knowledge of hydrogen embrittlement and other hydrogen/material interactions.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
Original Posting
December 10, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay And Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
REQNUMBER: R-00171710
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $87,100 - $157,450