Excet, A Precise Systems Company, is a scientific and engineering business that provides technological support services to a diverse customer base. We’re committed to delivering world-class scientific and engineering professional assistance to prepare for our nation’s defense and security. Our work supports some of our country’s most important national security programs, and our expertise enhances homeland security. As a growing research services firm specializing in science and engineering, we offer a collaborative team culture, providing support for research, engineering, and project management. We seek intellectual curiosity, a high level of comfort with complexity, and a desire to work in a wide range of challenging on-site environments.

　　All work is performed on site, in Washington DC, 5 days per week. Remote delivery is not authorized.

　　Excet, a Precise Systems Company seeks a Polymer Materials Engineer to join a diverse, multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to work as a project team member on specific corrosion, materials, and engineering projects. The team includes personnel at NRL’s headquarters in Washington, DC (NRLDC), at NRL’s blue-water test facility in Key West, FL (NRLKW), as well as offsite personnel from other Navy facilities and collaborating companies in private industry. Work may occur in the office, the laboratory, or the field (including, potentially, shipboard work), as necessary. The job will be based in Washington, DC, but regular travel to perform work at NRLKW is required.

　　Duties:

　　The engineer will develop test data in support of setting requirements and predicting field performance for Navy applicable multi-layer multi-material (metallic and non-metallic) designs of interest with a specific focus on mechanical and corrosion effects of polymer, composite and metallic systems.

　　The candidate will be responsible for researching, defining, and communicating engineering approaches in order to meet relevant design gaps for use of plastics, elastomers, sealants, and adhesives in seawater environment.

　　Required Education:

　　Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Chemistry, Material science, Biomedical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with experience in Material/Chemical industries.Required Experience:

　　Sound knowledge and understanding of physical and mechanical properties and behavior of structural polymers, composites, and adhesives.

　　Understanding of polymer formulations in order to develop approaches to material screening.

　　Proven understanding of adhesion science concepts to include adhesive bonding, surface chemistry, and viscoelasticity.

　　Understanding of polymer/composite degradation and/or accelerated life testing for use in determining root cause mechanisms to predict lifecycle performance.

　　Ability to perform mechanical testing for material property understanding, as well as produce experimental data to support ongoing research.

　　Ability to develop material qualification specifications.

　　Ability to use modeling, experimental, and analytical data to inform theory-based investigations.

　　Ability to communicate and interface with cross-functional groups, research leads, program management, technical engineering and key stakeholders with intent to successfully progress research through product delivery phase, which may include practical fleet applications and solutions.

　　Demonstrated failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, and problem solving for product quality issues.

　　Desired Experience:

　　Knowledge of electrochemistry and corrosion science.

　　Experience with commercial FEA software and correlating finite element model predictions with test results.

　　Excellent written, listening & verbal communication skills.

　　Proven leadership ability.

　　Project Management- Excellent data handling, documentation, critical milestone creation, and organization skill.

　　Former active-duty Navy or other military service.

　　Problem-solver willing to learn new skills (in addition to apply skills already mastered).

　　Work as a part of a development team and see projects through initial concept, write proposals, execute tests, evaluate experimental results and document the results

　　Must be comfortable in handling multiple projects simultaneously.

　　Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

　　Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment and shared Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility allow us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

　　Required Skills

　　Bachelors with minimum 2 years of experience

　　Required Experience

　　Minimum 4 years relevant engineering experience.