Material Science Safety Engineer II

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.Do you have a passion to learn and test new ideas? Join our team! As a Material Science Safety Engineer II, you will play a critical role in assessing and providing recommendations for hazardous material solutions for aerospace and defense systems. You will conduct material risk assessments, assess compliance to federal regulations, develop recommendations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal material performance.Responsibilities:Evaluate materials for aerospace and defense applications.Conduct detailed material risk assessments.Create and maintain hazardous material databases.Collaborate with design engineers to optimize material selection.Provide technical guidance on hazardous material properties and performance.Qualifications You Must Have:Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.2+ years of experience in material science or a related role.Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.Proficient understanding of material properties .General understanding of local, state, or federal hazardous materials regulations.Exposure to working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.Qualifications We Prefer:Master’s degree in a related field.Experience with conducting testing using material analysis tools such as spectroscopy, mechanical, and thermal testing equipment and associated software.Familiarity with FAA , NASA, and/or DoD material and process (M&P) guidance & regulations.Knowledge of approved materials allowable databases such as MMPDS, CHM-17, AGATE, NCAMP, and MAPTIS.Knowledge of environmental requirements for materials utilized in aircraft and space applications (flammability, toxicity, outgassing, design for corrosion, etc.).Experience providing technical guidance to a diverse team of engineers on issues related to materials and process engineering.Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military.Experience creating qualitative or quantitative System Safety analyses.Experience applying MIL-STD-882 to the development of systems, hardware, or software.Experience writing and implementing policy.Essential Functions:Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.Occasional travel may be required.Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to select materials and processes.Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.Ability to understand technical documents, designs and test reports.This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.SummaryLocation: Dayton, OH; Plano, TXType: Full time