Onsite
Job Description:
Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking to hire a Senior Research Scientist to join a research team at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The successful applicant will provide technical expertise to the Advanced Materials and Processing Branch (AMPB) under the RSES (Research, Science and Engineering Services) contract. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert in materials science and engineering to support the design and performance estimation of thermal radiators for space applications. For example, novel thermal radiator designs at the materials level are needed to acquire thermal and dust-tolerant properties to sustain the presence under stringent environmental conditions on the lunar surface.
The selected candidate is expected to effectively work in a technical team environment and support various tasks, including materials design, coupon fabrication and processing, and detailed characterization tasks, such as thermal and mechanical evaluations, as well as the use of optical and electron microscopy equipment.
This role requires a candidate who can effectively communicate with the technical team, carry out experimental tasks, explore new research directions, and clearly present technical outcomes in both presentations and written reports. The candidate must be able to cultivate a workplace environment of engagement, diversity, inclusion, excellence, and innovation. AMA provides diversity and inclusion training to help organizations create an inclusive workplace culture that upholds professional integrity and teamwork. The candidate will interface with internal and external customers as needed, and work output will be held to high-quality standards.
Compensation for this position will vary between $135,00 and $165,000 and will be commensurate with education and experience.
Education and Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
15+ years of experience in advanced aerospace materials research.
Experienced with materials synthesis and processing, with comprehensive skills for various materials characterization techniques.
Proficiency in engineering project execution, with demonstrated skills in technical presentations and written reports.
Experience in mentoring entry-level engineers or students.
Must be PC-literate and familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Agile and adept at mastering new concepts, with the capacity to adjust quickly to changing needs.
Eligibility for this role is contingent upon U.S. citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status, in accordance with customer site security protocols.
Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.
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