Materials Engineer

Description

The Materials Engineer will play a key role in the selection, characterization, testing, and qualification of materials used in Seaglider structures and systems. This individual will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Certification teams to ensure materials meet performance, durability, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience working with composite materials, adhesives, coatings, metals, and structural assemblies in aerospace, maritime, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated engineering environments.

Skills

Materials engineering, Materials science, New product development, Composite, Polymer, Failure analysis

Top Skills Details

Materials engineering,Materials science,New product development

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Lead material selection and qualification activities for composite, metallic, polymer, and adhesive systems.
Evaluate material performance through laboratory testing, failure analysis, and environmental qualification programs.
Develop and maintain material specifications, test procedures, and qualification documentation.
Support the design and manufacturing teams with material-related decisions throughout product development.
Investigate material failures and perform root cause analysis of production and field issues.
Work with suppliers to identify, assess, and qualify new materials and manufacturing processes.
Develop material property databases and engineering allowables for use in structural analysis and design.
Support certification and compliance efforts by generating technical reports and material substantiation documentation.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve process capability, production yields, and product quality.
Assess environmental durability including corrosion, moisture absorption, UV exposure, saltwater exposure, fatigue, and thermal cycling.
Participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on weight reduction, manufacturability, performance, and cost optimization.

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
3+ years of experience in materials engineering, material testing, or product development.
Experience with composites, carbon fiber systems, adhesives, coatings, polymers, or advanced structural materials.
Understanding of material characterization techniques and laboratory testing methods.
Experience analyzing material property data and writing technical reports.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including composite fabrication, bonding, machining, or assembly operations.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to work effe

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of North Kingstown, RI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of North Kingstown, RI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in North Kingstown,RI. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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