Principal Engineer, Materials Modeling

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development and execution of modeling tools and methodologies for gas turbine engine applications.

• Create, implement, and enhance materials processing and property models as well as simulations.

• Formulate, apply, and operate computational materials techniques and tools for material systems associated with gas turbine engines.

• Provide specialized knowledge in atomistic simulation methods for materials modeling.

• Evaluate the maturity, capability, and appropriateness of materials modeling tools in relation to business requirements.

• Collaborate with teams focused on technology development, characterization, lifing, and design to meet manufacturing and development objectives.

• Oversee technical projects, including planning, cost estimation, and execution phases.

• Identify and seek opportunities for external funding, including government contracts.

• Participate as a member of a dedicated materials modeling team within a dynamic and challenging environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Over 8 years of experience in Materials and Process Modeling Techniques OR an Advanced Degree accompanied by more than 5 years of experience in the same field.

• Must be a U.S. person or eligible to secure necessary export authorization.

• A PhD in Materials Science or Metallurgy is preferred.

• More than 10 years of experience in Materials Modeling or Process Modeling is preferred.

• Proficiency in atomistic simulation techniques, such as molecular dynamics (MD), ab initio / density functional theory (DFT), ML & MLIP, Monte Carlo, and similar methods is preferred.

• Familiarity with one or more critical materials manufacturing processes, including coating, forging, or machining, and aerospace material systems like NI-base superalloys and thermal barrier coatings is preferred.

• Competency in FORTRAN, Python, and/or C++ for numerical programming and general software development is preferred.

• Security clearance is not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Package

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available