Remote Materials Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Remote Work:
Hybrid
Job Number:
R0248189
Location:
Lorton,VA,US
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Materials Science Engineer
The Opportunity:
Perform as a member of our team to build next-generation technologies for our defense clients working on materials and science engineering efforts. Participate in a dynamic team responsible for developing, integrating, and testing solutions to create emerging technologies and products for the next generation of warfighters. Develop, characterize, and support the scale-up of advanced materials, various levels of testing for characterization, and process development for manufacturing of materials. Advise organizational leadership on emerging technologies and market targets of opportunity for marketing and implementation. Work alongside leadership to ensure soldier solutions are fully integrated to increase business capability and value, reduce cost and risk, foster innovation, and maximize accountability and return on investment. Interact frequently with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning Booz Allen customer projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications. Maintain responsibility for evaluating technical specifications relating to the design objectives of processes or products, and evaluate the impact of materials processing on the environment.
You Have:

• Experience with materials science engineering or materials chemistry
• Experience with materials testing, including mechanical, thermal, and chemical compatibility
• Knowledge of materials production, synthesis, characterization, and evaluation
• Ability to provide solutions for multiple clients and stakeholders simultaneously
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of experience in materials engineering, or Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering and 1+ years of experience in materials engineering

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with advanced materials, including metals, ceramics, composites, and polymers
• Experience with data-informed analysis on government specification documents such as Mil-Specs, Mil-Standards, Purchase Descriptions (PDs), and Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs)
• Experience identifying, selecting, and recommending materials for various extreme conditions and environments
• Experience with the in-product testing process and improving overall testing process improvements
• Knowledge of Agile project management, Lean Six Sigma, or Kanban
• Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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