Junior Materials Engineer

Leidos hiring for Junior Materials Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA, US

Description

This is where your legacy begins! The Biological, Chemical, Materials Science Branch of the Leidos Innovations Center is currently looking for a Junior Materials Engineer to work in our San Diego, California office. We are seeking a broadly trained and highly motivated engineer for advanced technology research and development programs focused on developing and testing novel materials, prototype instrument development, integration, analysis, testing, and optimizations for a range of biological, chemical, and materials applications. This is a highly dynamic and integrative environment in which talented and creative scientists can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects.

Primary Responsibilities.

• Work effectively as a member of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team consisting of biologists, chemists, mathematicians, statisticians, and engineers
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to automate laboratory processes using commercial and custom hardware in support of government-funded efforts for novel applications
• Assist with the integration of chemistry and biology applications to develop new innovative technologies and products
• Quickly adapt to evolving research needs, willingness to learn new techniques, and rapidly acquire new scientific knowledge and stay informed on emerging technologies
• Candidates should follow sound scientific practices, maintain effective documentation of activities and analyses, and be able to effectively communicate findings and reasoning with other team members

Basic Qualifications.

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 0+ years of experience
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Team-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with people from diverse areas and disciplines
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment
• Great work ethic and an enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovative thinking
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications.

• Existing experience developing and testing materials for structural and functional applications
• Experience testing mechanical properties of materials
• Experience with computer modeling and simulation
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology laboratory techniques and previous chem/bio laboratory experience is a plus
• Possess US government Security Clearance

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.