Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position: Junior Level Materials and Manufacturing Research Scientist/Engineer

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION)

Security Clearance: Active clearance or eligible to obtain; U.S. citizenship required

Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 depending on experience

Benefits Include: Competitive salaries, bonus potential, PTO, insurance, 401k, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, flex scheduling

Travel: 5%

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Summary for Materials Research Scientist/Engineer:

SURVICE Engineering is seeking a Scientist/Engineer specializing in Basic and Applied Materials Research, and processing and manufacturing science technologies for the development of ceramics employed in advanced weapon systems and Soldier protection equipment. Tasks may include:

• Conduct research in synthesis, processing, and characterization of transparent and opaque ceramic materials. Application spaces include, 1) manned and unmanned vehicle protection, 2) dismounted Soldier protection, and 3) advanced weapon systems in extreme environments (high temperature and stress regimes).
• Conduct materials and manufacturing science at laboratory and pilot manufacturing scales, including conventional and advanced ceramic manufacturing approaches (additive/convergent manufacturing).
• Conduct multi-scale advanced materials modeling.
• Recommend courses of action for internal and external Government research collaborations.
• Coordinate, prepare, and maintain supplies, materials, and equipment for use at laboratories.
• Present research projects at technical meetings and conferences.

Minimum Required Education/Qualifications for Materials Research Scientist/Engineer:

• BS or MS in Engineering or Physical Science and at least 2 years of experience (can include related undergrad research and internships)
• Experience with ceramics manufacturing
• Experience working in a research environment (educational experience is allowable)
• Experience in writing proposals, reports, technical program summaries, PowerPoint presentations, and journal publications would be a plus.

About Us: SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/ management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.

SURVICE is subject to Executive Order 14042 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors) and the applicable Safer Federal Workforce Taskforce Guidance. Therefore, continued employment will be contingent upon compliance with these requirements in the event they become enforceable.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.