R&D Materials Engineer

MORSE is an innovative, employee-owned, tech company located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA specializing in solving multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Our specially selected team of engineers, software developers and scientists develop algorithms, software, and hardware in the domains of AI, Manned and Unmanned Vehicles, Mission Planning, and Warfighter Situational Awareness.

Job Summary

The R&D Material Engineer at MORSE Corp will develop of first-of-a-kind materials for components of autonomous vehicles, sensor systems and other electromechanical systems with unique characteristics enabled by these materials. The candidate should be able to leverage a deep understanding of both the inherent material properties and the methods used for materials processing and manufacture. The R&D Material Engineer will develop lab-scale processing and manufacturing equipment that alters conventional material systems that include polymers, metals, glasses, ceramics, and composites to achieve fundamentally new material properties. The candidate will then leverage these new materials to develop prototype components for characterization, demonstrations, and integration into larger systems for developmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Rapid development of materials and components through prototyping and built-and-test methods

• Development of custom materials processing and manufacturing techniques for the design of novel materials

• Design and formulation of polymeric and composite materials

• Manufacturing of components with novel material systems

• Maturation of processing and manufacturing equipment and processes for improved reliability in component fabrication

• Collaboration with both in-house employees and out-of-house partners and vendors for the design, evaluation and manufacturing of novel material systems

 

Skills and Requirements

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• Experience with materials processing and manufacturing technologies

• An understanding of materials science and the chemical interactions within material systems

• Knowledgeable of design-of-experiment techniques

• Integration of COTS electromechanical systems for prototyping of manufacturing equipment

• S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or other related field

• Experience with mechanical design and structural analysis a plus

 

 

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for its employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.