Research Engineer IV

Research Engineer IV

The Research Engineer IV will execute and lead complex engineering research and development activities involving structural and component design, advanced composite materials, mechanical testing, manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and large-scale structural applications. The position will provide technical leadership in design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, and integration of advanced structures and components, including applications involving large-scale additive manufacturing, marine structures, and advanced composite systems.

The position will support the development and scale-up of innovative technologies from material and component-level research through full-scale structural design, manufacturing, testing, and demonstration. Research activities may include composite and hybrid structural design, material characterization, automated fabrication, resin transfer molding, pultrusion, thermoplastic processing, additive manufacturing, automated fiber placement, and advanced tooling systems.

Work will be performed primarily at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center's office in Portland, Maine, and laboratory in Brunswick, Maine. Travel between these locations and to the Center's main research laboratory in Orono, Maine, will be required as needed. The hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is up to $125,000.

Qualifications: Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Seven plus years of significant professional experience in advanced composites, composite manufacturing, manufacturing process development, engineering design, tooling, automation, structural engineering, mechanics of materials, or related engineering research.
• Experience with additive manufacturing, thermoplastic processing, composite manufacturing technologies such as resin infusion/RTM, pultrusion, and automated manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex engineering research and solve multidisciplinary technical problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and work effectively with multidisciplinary research teams and external partners.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• EI or Professional Engineer (PE) license.

To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 13, 2026.