Own the technical vision and "north star" architecture for the AI-driven alloy platform.
Drive end-to-end delivery for multiple U.S. Government programs, managing the full lifecycle from discovery and down-selection through to validation and manufacturing transition.
Serve as the primary technical interface for senior government, lab, and defense partners.
Orchestrate and influence multidisciplinary teams—spanning materials science, AI research, software engineering, and security—to translate mission objectives into executable technical plans that ensure long-term platform scalability and reuse.
Contribute to the long-term strategy for alloy initiatives across defense and adjacent sectors.

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
8+ years experience in technical and program leadership (DoD, national labs, aerospace/defense, advanced manufacturing, or adjacent) with demonstrated success leading multi-stakeholder, high-complexity technical programs using AI/ML for materials or engineering problems.
Strong alloy materials expertise (e.g., Al/Mg/Ti/Ni/steel systems; microstructure–property relationships; processing and qualification pathways).
Demonstrated success leading multi-stakeholder, high-complexity technical programs with external customers. Comfort working with ambiguity and evolving requirements with a high ownership mindset.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including senior government leaders, executives, and technical teams with a proven ability to lead through influence and drive accountability.
Familiarity with ITAR-compliant environments, CUI handing, and cloud-based HPC workflows.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
Retirement savings with company matching
Paid parental leave
Inclusive family-building benefits
Flexible paid time off
Company-wide seasonal breaks
Support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance
Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs

Staff Research Scientist – Project Lead

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