Project Engineer, Multifunctional Materials

PROJECT ENGINEER

Multifunctional Materials

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Infoscitex Corporation, an engineering research and development firm in the greater Boston area, currently seeks a project engineer to complement its talented staff within the Materials Technology Division.  Infoscitex specializes in the development of unique materials-based solutions to address the needs of our government and commercial clients.  This position offers a unique opportunity to work with senior staff to strengthen and expand Infoscitex?s core competencies in the technical areas of multifunctional composites, nanotechnology, and biomaterials.  Infoscitex employees enjoy an excellent benefits package providing paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, and life insurance options, flexible spending accounts, a 401k retirement savings program and a merit based incentives program.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The project engineer will apply their strong engineering background to become an integral part of a technology development team comprised of engineers and scientists.  Typical projects will include product-focused materials development, process development and design of the next generation of composite materials integrating novel functionality via novel sensing materials and nanotechnology.  The project engineer will work closely with senior personnel and laboratory staff to develop and carry-out experimental test plans, fabricate and demonstrate prototypes, and prepare performance and cost estimates.  The project engineer will work specifically with the multi-functional materials team as a key contributor with a focus on expanding IST?s nanotechnology business base, and contributing to and enhancing IST?s technical capabilities. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a minimum of a MS (PhD preferred) in Materials Science or Chemistry with a minimum of five years experience developing materials technologies.  Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for this position. Project management experience is highly desired, as the successful candidate will be expected to manage one or more projects in the near term.  Demonstrated experience working on U.S. government contracts and interfacing with government personnel is sought but not required.  In addition to technical competency germane to their engineering degree, successful candidates should be well-versed in one or more of the following areas: multifunctional composites, nanotechnology, and biomaterials. Ability to develop business and market technologies/capabilities to different government agencies would also be beneficial.  The ideal candidate would also have a number of industrial and academic contacts that are experts in a range of cutting edge technologies and would be willing to collaborate with companies such as Infoscitex.

 

U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

 

Hiring Manager:

John Player

Manager, Multifunctional Materials Group

jplayer@infoscitex.com