Engineer II (Materials Science)
EDGE
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
External Job Description
ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.
Core Accountabilities:
ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.
Core Accountabilities:
- Provide technical assistance and support in all metallurgy-related queries.
- Lead and contribute to the specification, evaluation, and development of metallic materials including aluminum, titanium, steels, and nickel-based alloys.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in materials science, mechanical design, and manufacturing to ensure materials meet mission and performance requirements.
- Assess and validate material performance in representative environments to ensure compliance with defense and aerospace standards.
- Contribute to technical documentation, including material data sheets, test reports, and design support documents.
- Participate in design and project reviews, ensuring material considerations are integrated early in the development process.
- Assist in troubleshooting material-related issues during component fabrication, system testing, and field evaluation phases.
- Support regulatory and quality compliance in accordance with international and defense-specific material standards (e.g., ASTM, MIL, AMS).
- Contribute to process improvements in metallurgical testing, material qualification, and failure analysis methods.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in metallurgy or materials engineering, with at least 3 years in the defense or aerospace sector.
- Proven track record in metallurgical testing, heat treatment, and microstructural characterization.
- Hands-on experience in laboratory environments, including:
- Sample preparation and microscopy (SEM/EDX, XRF, OES).
- Mechanical testing (tensile, fatigue, hardness, and impact testing).
- Familiarity with defense material standards, specifications, and qualification processes (MIL-STD, AMS, ASTM).
- Master’s or PhD degree preferred in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related engineering discipline.
- Good understanding of microstructure, heat treatments, metals processing and testing
- Experience of working in the aerospace industry
- Expertise in metallic materials including aluminum, titanium, steels, and nickel alloys.
- Strong understanding of microstructure–property relationships, heat treatments, and failure mechanisms.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills related to material performance and failure analysis.
- Proficiency in material characterization and validation techniques.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and mentoring abilities.
- Experience working within classified defense environments or controlled material development programs is highly desirable.
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