• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. • Degree in materials engineering is preferred. • Hands on experience with common civilian and military aerospace materials (ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, paints, adhesives/sealants, etc.), manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, welding, non-destructive inspection, etc.), and surface finishing techniques (anodize, conversion coatings, passivation, paints, plating, cleaning, abrasive blasting, shot peening, etc.). • Hands on experience with material compatibility between aircraft fluids such as Jet Fuel, Engine Oil, de-icing fluids, and hydraulic fluids with o-rings, polymers, etc. • Hands on experience with failure investigations and materials characterization laboratory techniques. • Experience with aerospace polymers. • Experience with Corrosion Prevention and Control. • Understanding of fuel contamination issues such as FAME, microorganisms, water, particulates and fuel additives is highly desirable. • Understanding of airworthiness regulations and hazardous materials concerns as they pertain to Materials and Processes. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Self-starter able to work independently and responsively to address and close issues quickly. • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.