Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA)

aerospace engineering

SeniorResearchScientist

$0–0k Hampton, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Research Scientist at Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA). Skills: materials design, performance estimation of thermal radiators, materials characterization, technical presentations, written reports. provide technical expertise to the Advanced Materials and Processing Branch (AMPB). support the design and performance estimation of thermal radiators for space applications”

What You'll Achieve.

high-quality standards

Industry & Context.

aerospace engineering
Problems you'll solve

performance estimation of thermal radiators

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ph. D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field., 15+ years of experience in advanced aerospace materials research., Experienced with materials synthesis and processing, with comprehensive skills for various materials characterization techniques., Proficiency in engineering project execution, with demonstrated skills in technical presentations and written reports., Must be PC-literate and familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word., Agile and adept at mastering new concepts, with the capacity to adjust quickly to changing needs., Eligibility for this role is contingent upon U. S. citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status, in accordance with customer site security protocols.

Nice to Have

Experience in mentoring entry-level engineers or students.

What You'll Do.

provide technical expertise to the Advanced Materials and Processing Branch (AMPB)

support the design and performance estimation of thermal radiators for space applications

coupon fabrication and processing

detailed characterization tasks

thermal and mechanical evaluations

use of optical and electron microscopy equipment

carry out experimental tasks

explore new research directions

present technical outcomes in both presentations and written reports

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

effectively work in a technical team environment; communicate with the technical team; interface with internal and external customers as needed; work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive

Communication Scope

effectively communicate with the technical team; clearly present technical outcomes in both presentations and written reports

Process & Methodology

engineering project execution

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