Engineer II (Materials Science)

External Job Description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Core Accountabilities:

• Provide technical assistance and support in all metallurgy-related queries.
• Lead and contribute to the specification, evaluation, and development of metallic materials including aluminum, titanium, steels, and nickel-based alloys.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in materials science, mechanical design, and manufacturing to ensure materials meet mission and performance requirements.
• Assess and validate material performance in representative environments to ensure compliance with defense and aerospace standards.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including material data sheets, test reports, and design support documents.
• Participate in design and project reviews, ensuring material considerations are integrated early in the development process.
• Assist in troubleshooting material-related issues during component fabrication, system testing, and field evaluation phases.
• Support regulatory and quality compliance in accordance with international and defense-specific material standards (e.g., ASTM, MIL, AMS).
• Contribute to process improvements in metallurgical testing, material qualification, and failure analysis methods.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in metallurgy or materials engineering, with at least 3 years in the defense or aerospace sector.
• Proven track record in metallurgical testing, heat treatment, and microstructural characterization.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory environments, including:
• Sample preparation and microscopy (SEM/EDX, XRF, OES).
• Mechanical testing (tensile, fatigue, hardness, and impact testing).
• Familiarity with defense material standards, specifications, and qualification processes (MIL-STD, AMS, ASTM).

Knowledge / Qualification

• Master’s or PhD degree preferred in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related engineering discipline.
• Good understanding of microstructure, heat treatments, metals processing and testing
• Experience of working in the aerospace industry

• Expertise in metallic materials including aluminum, titanium, steels, and nickel alloys.
• Strong understanding of microstructure–property relationships, heat treatments, and failure mechanisms.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills related to material performance and failure analysis.
• Proficiency in material characterization and validation techniques.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentoring abilities.
• Experience working within classified defense environments or controlled material development programs is highly desirable.