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We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
**Job Summary**
The Materials Scientist/Engineer III will be supporting Battelle's Metallic Material Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Program, focusing on various working groups including bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings. The successful candidate will work with a cross-disciplinary project team spanning multiple engineering and science disciplines analyzing and interpreting metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines for inclusion into the MMPDS Handbook. We seek a candidate with the ability to support proposal and business development efforts and providing mentoring and training to junior staff.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform complex assignments with minimal oversight analyzing material data submitted to the MMPDS program.
+ Analyze and interpret metal mechanical properties data per MMPDS guidelines.
+ Write, review, and present MMPDS Agenda Items at bi-annual meetings.
+ Analyze and interpret non-metal mechanical properties data per CMH-17 guidelines.
+ Support client projects generating mechanical properties to meet the needs of their industry.
+ Build relationships with internal and external clients. Present research results at relevant technical conferences.
+ Contribute to IR&D studies.
+ Support proposal and business development efforts led by others.
+ Assist with coordination of and participation in Battelle sponsored conferences, including bi-annual MMPDS General Coordination Committee meetings
+ Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, industry committee meetings, and other forums to increase company visibility. Travel ~10%
+ Oversee, mentor, and train lower level staff.
**Key Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
+ 10+ years in a safety focused industry such as aerospace, nuclear, or power generation with experience in structural design.
+ Experience with metal mechanical characterization testing of conventional/process intensive materials or joining systems as documented in MMPDS.
+ Subject Matter Expert level in at least two of the following: Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue Crack Growth, Mechanical Testing, Metal Additive Manufacturing
+ Technical Writing & Presenting
+ Strong communications skills are essential
+ Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Aerospace experience working for either a government regulator (FAA, DOD, DOE, NASA) or in commercial, defense, material producer, or space at any level of the supply chain.
+ Experience with non-metal mechanical characterization testing per CMH-17.
+ Experience working with government clients.
+ Knowledge of at least two of the following: Acceptance Testing, Damage Tolerant Design, Friction Stir Welding, Statistical Analysis
Salary Range & Compensation
+ Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $81,000 to $116,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
**Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life**
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
+ **Balance life through a compressed work schedule** : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
+ **Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:** You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
+ **Take time to recharge** : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
+ **Prioritize wellness** : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
+ **Better together** : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
+ **Build your financial future** : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you con