Material Science Safety Engineer II
Quick Summary
Evaluate materials for aerospace and defense applications. Conduct detailed material risk assessments. Create and maintain hazardous material databases.
SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Evaluate materials for aerospace and defense applications.
- →Conduct detailed material risk assessments.
- →Create and maintain hazardous material databases.
- →Collaborate with design engineers to optimize material selection.
- →Provide technical guidance on hazardous material properties and performance.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in material science or a related role.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Proficient understanding of material properties .
- General understanding of local, state, or federal hazardous materials regulations.
- Exposure to working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with conducting testing using material analysis tools such as spectroscopy, mechanical, and thermal testing equipment and associated software.
- Familiarity with FAA , NASA, and/or DoD material and process (M&P) guidance & regulations.
- Knowledge of approved materials allowable databases such as MMPDS, CHM-17, AGATE, NCAMP, and MAPTIS.
- Knowledge of environmental requirements for materials utilized in aircraft and space applications (flammability, toxicity, outgassing, design for corrosion, etc.).
- Experience providing technical guidance to a diverse team of engineers on issues related to materials and process engineering.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military.
- Experience creating qualitative or quantitative System Safety analyses.
- Experience applying MIL-STD-882 to the development of systems, hardware, or software.
- Experience writing and implementing policy.
- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
- Applying systematic and logical problem-solving techniques to select materials and processes.
- Clearly convey technical information, design specifications, and project updates to team members, stakeholders, and management.
- Ability to understand technical documents, designs and test reports.
What We Offer
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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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About this job
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
- First seen
- October 19, 2026
- Last seen
- October 19, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 27%
- Scored at
- October 19, 2026
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