Materials Engineer I_SPE
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
DCS has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Materials
Engineer. In this role, you will work with senior engineers in a
fast-paced program office to manage critical Soldier programs and
technologies. Essential Job Functions: Assists in planning,
organizing, and conducting exploratory, advanced, and engineering
development as well as production engineering studies/programs for
new and improved items for combat use under various battlefield and
urban terrain conditions. Performs systems engineering and
integration with other items of clothing and individual equipment,
weapon systems, combat vehicles and airframes, etc. Plans design
approach from statements of requirements and conducts studies for
the purpose of developing new and improved products and component
materials. Interprets, defines, or creates technical drawings,
specifications, and physical characteristics/properties of items as
they affect the design, development, manufacture, end-item use.
Considers the properties of various textile, chemical, plastic,
ceramic, metallic and synthetic materials to assess their ability
to meet military requirements as components of military equipment
for production and field use. Conducts market research and
maintains currency in knowledge of civilian and military material
research and production. Recommends materials to be used in the
construction of prototype items on the basis of data developed and
by application of own knowledge and initiative, analyses complex
problems involved in assignments, selects lines of approach,
appropriate materials, fabricating techniques to be investigated,
and designs to be investigated. Constructs and tests prototype
models and modified designs to remedy defects or to improve
performance. Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for
technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and
contractor tests, as well as all failure reports. Reviews and
evaluates system performance against specification requirements,
monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of
meeting user and specification requirements. Identifies and solves
design problems, the complexity of which arises from the intricacy
of the item or system, the human factors involved, and the
conditions under which it must be used (i.e. battlefield and
environmental). Determines need for field or laboratory tests.
Develops and executes simple to complex test plans and designs of
experiments and analyzes the results of tests using a variety of
tools, including statistical methods. Makes recommendations
regarding suitability of materials, designs, and products for use
in military equipment. Recommends and generates new related project
studies, including concepts of ideas. Reviews program management
documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.
Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related
requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Bachelor’s Degree in
Engineering or equivalent and no years of relevant experience. Must
have a DOD Secret Clearance. Manage Materials Engineering on
assigned programs with oversight from senior engineers.
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