Materials & Process (M&P) Engineer - Polymers

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day.  From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio.  We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.  At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Who YOU are and what YOU can become

As the Materials & Process (M&P) Engineer – Polymers, you will work on the Advanced Material team, on site at Middle River, supporting composite development tasks related to new material development, new process development, and/or new technology development.  You will be responsible for supporting efforts from new polymer material formulation to test plan creation and early supplier development, through to panel and part fabrication and testing and production introduction.  As the engineer, you will demonstrate an ability to work with limited to some supervision, and in collaboration with others, effectively interfacing and integrating their activities within the engineering organization. An ability to establish and manage multiple projects within time constraints is required. You will be responsible for timely identification and communication of project obstacles to engineering technical leads.

What YOU will do

• Support the Research and Development of next generation Composite Materials, processes, and equipment for Aerostructure applications.
• Apply knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering to develop, characterize, and test new materials and material systems.
• Support development of novel polymer systems and chemistries from formulation through to production introduction
• Utilize and maintain characterization techniques to develop critical formulation screening tools.
• Support the development of engineering processes, methods, and tools.
• Participates in a research and development environment developing new materials and associated manufacturing and application processes.
• Limited domestic/international travel may be required (up to 20%).

What YOU must bring to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field from an accredited university.
• Understanding of polymer structures and properties and chemical and mechanical testing techniques including FTIR, DSC, DMA and Rheology.
• 0-5 year’s related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Technical knowledge in one more of the areas of: adhesives, composites, metallics, polymers/elastomers, high temperature materials.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (CATIA, Solidworks, NX, or similar)
• Operational knowledge of materials characterization lab equipment
• Familiarity with statistical software, including Minitab, JMP, or similar.
• Proactive and efficient delivery of communication and follow-up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work in a timely manner.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen OR Green card holder.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Aerospace materials processing and testing experience.
• MS office proficient.

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $64,400 to $95,800 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes  
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.