Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 1600 EST on 30 Dec 24. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.

The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate seeks to hire a Materials Researcher to serve as a Materials Research Engineer in the Ceramics Branch of the Composite, Ceramic, Metallic and Materials Performance Division.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts research on ceramics and ceramic matrix composites for high temperature and multifunctional applications targeted at a range of Air Force and Space Force systems.
• May perform research on process development and/or process modeling of ceramic matrix composites processing methods such as polymer matrix infiltration and pyrolysis, or chemical vapor infiltration
• May perform research on the development of robust, multifunctional ceramics to meet electromagnetic property requirements.
• Works both independently and as part of a team of researchers and program managers to develop new materials and processes for Department of the Air Force (air and space platform) applications
• Interacts with and develops collaborations with industrial, academic, and other government agency partners
• Disseminates research findings through publications and conference presentations

This position will be filled at the DR-2 (GS-12/13 equivalent) or DR-3 (GS-14 equivalent) level and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. This position may be filled as a 5-year Modified Term Appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to convert to a permanent appointment.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Possess a professional engineering or mathematics degree, in a relevant technical field, from an (ABET) accredited academic institution; if the highest earned S&E degree is a Bachelor's
• The applicant must also have one year of experience at the DR-01 (GS-07-11 equivalent) level.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (Note: this is part of the onboard process after hiring selection).

Desired Qualifications

• Possess an advanced professional science and engineering (S&E) degree at the PhD level, in a relevant technical field (chemistry, chemical engineering, ceramic science and engineering, materials science and engineering, physics, or related fields), from an ABET accredited academic institution
• Interest and/or expertise in ceramic materials structure-morphology characterization methods, process science and engineering, process modeling, and/or multifunctional / electromagnetic properties
• Demonstrated ability to perform materials science research both independently and in collaboration with other researchers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below.

• Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcript
• Latest SF50: Req No_Last Name_First Name_SF50 (this is required for current civilian employees only).
  Acceptable file types: .docx, .pdf

(Req No. 98696)

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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.