Top 920 Materials engineer Jobs in Washington, Dc

Materials Engineer
KBR —Chantilly, VA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Materials Researcher
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Materials Engineer (6 Month Register)
US Defense Logistics Agency —Fort Belvoir, VA
- $121,785 - $158,322 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Materials Engineer (Creep & High Temp Metallics Design)
X energy LLC —Rockville, MD
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Research
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Hull Treatment Materials Engineer
Peraton —Bethesda, MD
- $86,000 - $138,000 a year
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Principal Materials Engineer (Metallics) - Advanced Nuclear Technology
X energy LLC —Rockville, MD
- $140,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Research
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Materials Engineer III
Ion Storage Systems —Beltsville, MD
- $132,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Materials Engineer
Innovo Construction —Washington, DC
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Under 1 year
Test Engineer
Integration Innovation, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $85,000 - $163,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
Structural Analysis Engineer Jr.
KBR —Greenbelt, MD
- $93,200 - $168,200 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Metallurgist & Materials Science Engineer
Vision Point Systems, Inc. —Bethesda, MD
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Associate Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Materials Engineer
Delphinus Engineering —Bethesda, MD
- $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Mentoring
- 401(k) matching
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General Interest in working for Quantinuum - US Locations
Quantinuum —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior Electronic and Optical Materials Device Fabrication Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Chemist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $105,000 - $290,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Commercial Sales Specialist
Cathell, Naylor & Associates —Washington, DC
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Structural Engineer
SuYash Consulting, LLC —Columbia, MD
- $104,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Construction Engineer (Recent Graduates)
Nichols Contracting Inc. —Columbia, MD
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Controls Design Engineer
S & W Controls, Inc —Upper Marlboro, MD
- $60,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- AutoCAD
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply

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Materials Engineer

KBR -
Chantilly, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Technical engineering
Customer relationship building
Requirements specification
Engineering phase involvement
Requirements design
Materials engineering experience within manufacturing
Client rapport building
Contamination control
Microsoft Office
Material selection and characterization
Bachelor's degree
Client management
Engineering product development
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Project stakeholder communication

Full Job Description

Title:

Materials Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary:

KBR National Security Solutions is seeking a motivated and talented Senior Materials Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, Virginia and to support a major U.S. Government organization responsible for the acquisition, integration, and operation of proliferated satellite constellations. The selected candidate for this position will provide technical expertise in optical systems and advanced materials supporting spacecraft and payload development. This role would augment existing systems engineering capabilities by providing deeper insight into material selection, optical performance considerations, and environmental survivability for space systems. The candidate will work as part of an integrated Government and contractor team delivering resilient, scalable space capabilities in support of national security missions

Responsibilities

Provide technical support related to the selection of materials, optical components, and coatings.
Lead small-group project teams to propose, select, qualify, and test metals and composites for Electro-Optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar space vehicles.
Assess contractor designs for material performance in space environments for thermal, radiation, and contamination performance.
Support anomaly investigations related to material or optical performance.
Advise on trade studies involving materials, manufacturing processes, and performance impacts.
Collaborate with payload, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure material decisions align with mission requirements.
Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assignments.
Troubleshoot problems and work with contractors to find innovative solutions.
Prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers, and analyze test reports.
Contribute to system documentation, reviews, and decision briefings for Government leadership.
Document, develop and deliver analyses, recommendations, plans, reports, and briefings to the Government.
Support the development and integration of automated test solutions and continuous improvement in software design and architecture.

Work Environment

Location: On-Site
Travel Requirements: Minimal (less than 25%) travel to contractor facilities, test sites, or launch locations.
Working Hours: Flexible. Standard Government work hour support and surge support during integration and launch phases.

Required Qualifications:

Citizenship: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance (with current polygraph).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, or a related STEM technical discipline. Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.
Relevant Experience: Demonstrated 8+ years of experience in materials engineering.

Knowledge of materials and processes for aerospace product development, improvement, design, application, and production including soldering, PCBs, additive manufacturing, bonding, polymers, coatings, and metals.
Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.).
Knowledge of environmental and operational requirements for materials in space and/or missile applications (oxidation, thermal stress, radiation, etc.).
A motivated individual who can work closely within a geographically diverse team to resolve technical issues.
Someone with the ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to take initiative, proactively address customer requirements with no supervision, and expertly define solutions for broad, abstract topics.
Ability to work with standard business management tools and financial systems, MS Office, and project management software.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain trusted client relationships.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues clearly to customer or Government leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

Education: Master’s or Ph.D. degree in materials engineering or a related STEM technical discipline.
Relevant Ground Experience: Demonstrated 10+ years of experience supporting materials engineering is preferred.
Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and federal acquisition regulations, spacecraft lifecycle milestones and review processes, and success in operating within this environment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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