Associate Metallurgist

Description

Vision Point Systems is seeking a junior metallurgist with 0-2 years of experience in performing metallurgical studies in a laboratory environment. This position will primarily support the Physical Metallurgy branch at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division and concentrate on investigations of Naval structural alloy systems, such as high-strength steel, aluminum, nickel aluminum bronze, and/or titanium alloys. Highly qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate fundamental understanding of physical metallurgy, conventional alloy processing techniques, mechanical properties, and failure analyses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Junior level position with ability to learn basic metallography sample preparation skills to assist customers with metallurgic investigations. Metallographic preparation processes include cutting, grinding, polishing, and etching.
• Operating testing equipment for metallurgical studies, e.g., hardness, dilatometry, calorimetry, and chemical analysis.
• Conduct heat treatment studies of laboratory-scale samples.
• Documentation of findings in technical reports, memos, and/or briefs.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment used in a metallographic prep lab.

• 0-2 years of experience in a metallurgical lab environment.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, materials science/engineering, or similar is required.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of metallurgical principles to assist with research and/or failure investigations.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to communicate at a high level in both written and verbal formats.

Desired skills:

• Hands-on experience in a metallographic lab (sample prep, polishing, etching).
• Basic familiarity and understanding of statistical terms regarding accuracy and precision.
• Hands-on experience with light optical microscopy and interpretation of microstructure.

• Hands-on experience using a SEM.

Full time employees with Vision Point Systems qualify for a generous benefits plan to include medical, dental, 1x your salary in life insurance, and short and long term disability. VPS also offers 401k participation and matching.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.