Materials Engineering Specialist

Roles & Responsibilities:
 Support development of a fixed-wing UAV with minimized Radar Cross Section (RCS).
 Design and execute material characterization plans for composite, metallic, and coating
systems.
 Evaluate materials, coatings, and structures to reduce electromagnetic observability while
meeting structural performance requirements.
 Lead material selection, characterization, and testing for composites, polymers, adhesives,
and metallic systems.
 Develop test protocols, interpret results, and provide recommendations based on
mechanical, environmental, and electromagnetic testing.
 Maintain materials databases, oversee coupon and sub-component fabrication, and define
qualification standards.
 Direct manufacturing of test coupons and oversee sample preparation in accordance with
industry standards.
 Analyze test data and provide inputs to structural and aerodynamic design teams.
 Create testing and qualification standards tai...