What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Science Engineer position at MANTECH?
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
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
- 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
- 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
- Candidate must have an active/current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
- 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.