Materials Engineer

Job Description

Company Identity

Mantel Technologies is a diversified defense technology company focused on delivering technical services and products to the National Security and dual use markets. Mantel’s Mission Systems portfolio focuses on technology and product development to enable niche, emerging and future capabilities.

Position Overview

Mantel Technologies seeks a Materials Engineer to support efforts at the nexus of advanced materials and discriminating mission capabilities. This position requires a strong technical foundation in applied materials and engineering, with demonstrated experience contributing to cross-functional teams in support of product and technology development efforts. As a Materials Engineer, you’ll work closely with a diverse technical team on a range of technology and product development efforts.

Active US Government security clearance is strongly preferred. Applicants who are not cleared must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Location: Columbus OH or Fort Collins, CO

Responsibilities:

Support various advanced materials/material systems development efforts

Execute hands-on work to support prototyping and T&E activities

Design and conduct characterization efforts aligned with technical objectives

Work closely with senior personnel to develop novel concepts and approaches to solving technical challenges

Collaborate with technical team members to design, develop and demonstrate advanced material systems

Author test plans and technical reports

Work with technical team members to design, develop and demonstrate advanced material systems

Lead experimental design and execution of characterization and T&E

Work as member of a team to execute against technical plans toward prototype and product end points

What We’re Looking For:

BS (7+ years) or MS (5+ years) in Materials or Chemical Engineering or related field; MS preferred

5+ years’ relevant experience developing advanced or novel material systems for defense applications

Comfort with in-person and virtual meetings; ability to articulate and present technical progress

Fundamental understanding of core concepts in materials science and engineering

Familiarity/understanding of core chemistry concepts; understanding of structure-property relationships and their practical implications

Demonstrated hands-on experience in material system prototyping and test and evaluation activities

Experience in developing advanced, multifunctional and/or composite materials including familiarity with processing techniques/equipment/unit operations

Practical understanding of structure-property relationships and their impact on material performance

Exceptional candidates will:

Have prior experience with and exposure to advanced sensing systems and their implications on future mission system design

Have experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams requiring individuals to both lead and defer based on scope and team composition

Have experience transitioning materials from concept toward scalable or fieldable solutions

Have experience supporting SBIR, defense-funded, or mission-driven R&D efforts

Have experience supporting technical proposal development

Why Mantel:

We’re building disruptive defense tech with speed, creativity and zero bureaucracy. At Mantel, you'll be part of a team that:

Moves fast and builds things that matter.

Respects autonomy, agility and purpose.

Supports you with:

Health & Wellness Support: We offer a solid healthcare package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision coverage to support you and your family’s everyday needs

Future-Ready Financial Benefits: Contribute to your future with our 401(k) plan, including company contributions to help you build long-term financial stability

Peace of Mind Coverage: We provide Long-term and Short-term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance to help protect you and your loved ones from life’s unexpected challenges

Recharge and Refocus: Take the time you need with our generous PTO policy, designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Work with Flexibility: We support flexible work schedules to help you do your best work in a way that works for you and your team

About Mantel

Mantel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Mantel is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Full-time