Senior Materials and Processes Engineer
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Provide materials and processes engineering for Air Force warhead/composites acquisition programs
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Direct impact on next-gen hypersonic weapons; composites expertise applied to warhead design and qualification
Might not be for you. Requires active Secret clearance and US citizenship; heavy documentation and acquisition process focus
Adjacent materials rolecarbon fiber composites expertise; materials engineering support, material composition and processing, corrosion control, failure analysis
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 8+ yrs
- Industry
- Defense
- Role
- R&D / Research
- Schedule
- Compressed 9/80
- Clearance
- Secret
- Visa
- US citizenship required
Role details
Position Summary
Odyssey
has an exciting opportunity for a
Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer
with
carbon fiber composites
expertise to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Agile Weapons Division ARRW program (AFLCMC/EBX ARRW). This position provides the knowledge and experience to efficiently and effectively deliver weapons systems engineering capabilities in support of the acquisition process.
This position is located onsite at
Eglin AFB, Florida
. 9/80 work schedule is available.
Responsibilities
Duties may include, but are not limited to
- Assist with the design, development, qualification, and testing of warheads, including mechanical design, manufacturing, energetic fills, and aircraft integration.
- Test plan design, review and/or oversight
- Material review and qualification testing
- Support penetration modeling (such as Penetration Curve/PENCURV), fragmentation and penetration performance analysis, fatigue and stress analysis, and insensitive munitions work in accordance with MIL‑STD‑810G and MIL‑STD‑2105C.
- Provide materials engineering support, including identifying suitable materials, advising on material composition and processing, and developing or improving fabrication and processing techniques.
- Perform testing and evaluation of materials, corrosion control, failure analysis, and contribute to developing or revising inspection techniques, specification standards, and maintenance procedures across the product life cycle.
- Travel to supplier and test sites
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
Citizenship
Must be a US Citizen
Clearance
Current
Secret Clearance
with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Education And Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience with composites (preferably carbon fiber)
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Top Secret clearance
- Knowledge of carbon process flow manufacturing techniques
- Familiarity with high temperature materials testing
- Experience with quality testing and review
- Experience developing and reviewing test plans
- Experience with armament systems (air-to-air, air-to-surface munitions, missiles, or related systems)
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and DoDI 5000 series
Technical Skills
Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Risk management and technical problem-solving
- Configuration management and technical documentation
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to support complex, mission-critical programs
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
Location
Eglin AFB, FL
Travel
25-50%
Work Environment
Onsite.
9/80 work schedule is available.
Company Overview
Odyssey
is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
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