Materials Science Engineer

Materials Science Engineer The Opportunity: - Perform as a member of our team to build next-generation technologies for our defense clients working on materials and science engineering efforts. - Participate in a dynamic team responsible for developing, integrating, and testing solutions to create emerging technologies and products for the next generation of warfighters. - Develop, characterize, and support the scale-up of advanced materials, various levels of testing for characterization, and process development for manufacturing of materials. - Advise organizational leadership on emerging technologies and market targets of opportunity for marketing and implementation. - Work alongside leadership to ensure soldier solutions are fully integrated to increase business capability and value, reduce cost and risk, foster innovation, and maximize accountability and return on investment. - Interact frequently with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning Booz Allen customer projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications. - Maintain responsibility for evaluating technical specifications relating to the design objectives of processes or products, and evaluate the impact of materials processing on the environment. You Have: - Experience with materials science engineering or materials chemistry - Experience with materials testing, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical compatibility - Knowledge of materials production, synthesis, characterization, and evaluation - Ability to provide solutions for multiple clients and stakeholders simultaneously - Ability to travel up to 25% of the time - Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of experience in materials engineering, or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering and 1+ years of experience in materials engineering Nice If You Have: - Experience with advanced materials, including metals, ceramics, composites, and polymers - Experience with data-informed analysis on government specification documents such as Mil-Specs, Mil-Standards, Purchase Descriptions (PDs), and Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs) - Experience identifying, selecting, and recommending materials for various extreme conditions and environments - Experience with the in-product testing process and improving overall testing process improvements - Knowledge of Agile project management, Lean Six Sigma, or Kanban - Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering Clearance: - Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation - At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. - Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. - Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. - We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. - Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. - The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. - This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement - As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. - You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. - We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy - AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. - However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. - As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work Model - Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. - To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote - If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid - If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. - You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite - If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.