Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

Materials Engineer

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**Position Description**

  • Interact with multiple technical project offices (TPO) for Navy weapon systems, and provide technical recommendations for multiple materials (metals, polymers, composites, ceramics, high temperature) or material-related issues (manufacturing, corrosion, replacement materials, failures, inspections, drawing callouts, etc) as needed.
  • Interact with other customers on- and off- base, and provide technical recommendations for multiple materials or material-related issues as needed.
  • Participate in TPO level Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Engineering Review Boards (ERB) and other meetings as needed.
  • Provide mentoring to junior branch personnel, via weekly mentoring sessions.
  • Coordinate with branch head and other senior branch personnel on program issues/concerns, technical/professional development of junior branch personnel, lab requirements (new equipment, training, maintenance, calibration, etc) as needed.
  • Perform lab testing (mechanical testing, failure analysis, etc) as needed to support TPOs, other customers and branch personnel.
  • Assist junior branch personnel with issues/concerns related to their customers and projects.
  • Work towards certification in multiple Standard Skills Packages (SSP) and Standard Work Packages (SWP)
  • Work towards empowerment as subject matter expert (SME) for Navy flight clearance process.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Defense and Space Manufacturing

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