Materials Science Subject Matter Expert (sme)

Leidos

Aberdeen, MD, United States
$116,350.00 - $210,325.00; not specified; not spec...
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Analysis of chemical materials
Development of novel materials
Testing against chemical warfare agents
** Leidos is seeking a Materials Science Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The role involves leading research on chemical materials and the development of novel polymers and thermoplastics, requiring extensive experience and a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field. **

Job Summary

  • Support DEVCOM CBC in basic and applied research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts to support the U.S. Warfighter.
  • Lead a team in analysis of chemical materials, development and characterization of novel materials, and testing against various agents and chemicals.
  • At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Leidos is seeking a Materials Science Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The role involves leading research on chemical materials and the development of novel polymers and thermoplastics, requiring extensive experience and a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field. **

Salary

$116,350.00 - $210,325.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • analysis of chemical materials
  • development of novel materials
  • testing against chemical warfare agents
  • melt spinning, melt rheology
  • dynamic scanning calorimeter
  • filtration technologies for particulate capture

Nice-to-have

  • disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail
  • outthink, outbuild, and outpace status quo
  • computational fluid dynamic modeling
  • computer aided design
  • knowledge of multilayer thermoplastics

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemistry, Engineering
  • 20 or more years of prior relevant experience
  • Must be a U.S Citizen
  • Obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance
  • Functioning as a Subject Matter Expert
  • Highly experienced in using specific technologies
  • Expertise in filtration technologies

Work Rights

Must be a U.S Citizen

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