Material Science Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented MATERIAL SCIENCE ENGINEER to support our additive manufacturing team in STAFFORD, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serving as the subject matter expert in material science engineering as it applies to industrial Additive Manufacturing systems
• Leading additive manufacturing process optimization efforts, including parameter development, validation, repeatability analysis, and performance benchmarking
• Developing and applying process modeling and simulation tools to predict material behavior, thermal response, structural integrity, and production outcomes
• Conducting advanced design characterization and material performance analysis specific to Additive Manufacturing applications
• Partnering with engineering teams to leverage CAD-driven workflows that enhance design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) practices and manufacturability
• Collaborating with the Program Manager, Additive Manufacturing to align technical execution with program cost, schedule, and performance objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 4 to 7 years of experience in additive manufacturing, with demonstrated focus in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
• Deep expertise in material science engineering as applied to industrial Additive Manufacturing environments with experience with composites, polymers and foaming in 3D applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in Additive Manufacturing process optimization, including parameter refinement and performance validation
• Strong experience in process modeling and simulation for Additive Manufacturing systems
• Proven experience in analysis and design characterization for Additive Manufacturing applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Hands-on experience with large-format metal Additive Manufacturing systems
• Experience developing and qualifying materials for mission-critical defense applications
• Experience supporting DoD customers within research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) environments

Clearance Requirements:

• Candidate must have an active/current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to perform occasional manual labor and warehouse duties, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.