Research Engineer - Metal Additive Manufacturing, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Research Engineer focused on Metal Additive Manufacturing Research and Development for the Advanced Engineering Division. In this position, the candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded project portfolio aligned with SRNL mission enablers of data-driven materials development and developing manufacturing solutions for Environmental Management, the NNSA, and energy security. This will include leading and partnering on proposal teams as well as managing both technical and programmatic aspects of successfully won projects responsibilities.

SRNL is seeking a self-motivated, dynamic researcher willing to actively promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment in Metal Additive Manufacturing

• Candidate should possess a background and working knowledge of additive manufacturing techniques as well as the fundamental concepts and behavior of metallic materials. They should exercise judgment with practical engineering or scientific principles to determine an appropriate action.
• Applicants should have experience in proposal development, publications, and networking within their field.
• The Researcher will be expected to interface with and develop an externally funded project portfolio aligned with SRNL mission enablers of data-driven materials development and developing manufacturing solutions for Environmental Management, the NNSA, and energy security. This will include leading and partnering on proposal teams as well as managing both technical and programmatic aspects of successfully won projects. 
• Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards. 
• Additive Manufacturing areas of interest may include, on-machine monitoring, machine learning, alloy development, materials synthesis, process modeling, etc.
• Specifically sought-after skills include using feedstock characterization and analysis, equipment toolpath and parameter development, and characterizing printed metallic parts.
• Works well in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.  Generates original ideas and conveys them effectively through strong written and oral communication.
• Mentoring student interns and projects is expected in the course of work. Maintaining a national presence at technical meetings - both internal to DOE and through professional organizations – is expected in the course of work. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
• Ph.D. in related field with 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Successful candidates will have completed at least one post-doctoral appointment or 2 years of relevant work experience since completing their PhD.  
• Successful performance as a principal investigator (PI) on interdisciplinary research projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred degrees: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Material Science and Engineering.
• Successful customer/sponsor relationship management
• Strong interpersonal communications both oral and written, along with problem solving skills.
• Cross-discipline knowledge in advanced scientific or engineering concepts
• Active DOE Clearance