Advanced Materials & Process Engineer – Composites Full Time NEW

Our client has an immediate opening for an Advanced Materials & Process Engineer – Composites. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Security Clearance Required

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Lead the development of strategic tasks or small projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals
• Support Production Program root cause investigations relating to materials and processes, and recommend solutions
• Support Development Program qualification testing, including writing test plans, supporting on site testing, and writing test reports
• Support Internal Research and Development projects
• Understand and interpret the technical, organizational and process aspects of the tasks assigned and relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization
• Plan and execute small projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects
• Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or small projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Actively identify technical and organizational risks and ensure that they are included in risk mitigation plans
• Participate in the proposal process including preparation of cost estimates and technical writing
• Participate in feasibility studies and testing of new and modified designs
• Travel will be required (infrequent to up to 10%)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with polymer matrix composite manufacturing processes including hand lay-up/autoclave cure, adhesive bonding, and resin transfer molding (RTM)
• Knowledge of the polymer chemistry of epoxy, bismaleimide (BMI), polyimide, and cyanate ester resins as they relate to the processing of pre-impregnated fabrics and unidirectional tapes commonly used in fiber-reinforced composite structure and adhesive systems
• Experience with developing and writing process specifications and work instructions for composite fabrication operations
• Experience with composites materials testing and qualification methods, both mechanical and thermal
• Knowledge of chemical surface treatments and processes involved in both electroless plating and electroplating on non-metallic surfaces, photosensitive resist application, and metal etching in an industrial environment
• Experience in implementing new processes, documentation, quality/process controls, and operator training
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; detail oriented
• Analytic and problem solving skills
• Experience with coatings a plus

Workplace Options:

• This position is 100% ON-SITE in Marion, VA.