Senior Engineer (Material Science)

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies.

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Core Accountabilities:

• Conduct comprehensive material research to identify, evaluate, and select suitable materials for missile components, considering properties, performance requirements, and environmental factors.
• Design and oversee material testing procedures to assess mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, ensuring materials meet specifications and standards.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations on material anomalies or failures, providing recommendations for material improvements or design modifications to enhance missile performance and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in material science engineering.
• Stay updated with industry advancements, emerging materials, and technologies, and apply relevant knowledge to enhance missile design and performance.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and aerodynamicists, to integrate materials effectively into missile design.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations by implementing rigorous quality control measures throughout the material selection and production processes.
• Conduct internal & external innovation training sessions for employees on coating materials, energy absorption materials.
• Conceptualize and develop solutions based on project requirements and company standards by using simulations/modelling & experiments to support expansions and changes.

Qualification / Experience

• Minimum 8 years in the field of polymer and coating technologies and 4 years in a senior role for a large corporate
• Master’s or PhD holder in Polymer Technology
• Design Experiment
• Research & Development
• Analytical Techniques
• Numerical Techniques
• Project Management
• Materials Testing & characterization