U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy specifically focused on investment casting shell systems for nickel-based superalloys. (Experience in structural ceramics, glass, refractories, tile, cement, or non-casting-related ceramics will not be considered.)
Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in aerospace investment casting of single-crystal or directionally solidified nickel superalloys.
An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5+ years' experience
US Person Status required due to government contracts.
Demonstrated expertise in building, qualifying, and controlling multi-layer ceramic shell systems using fused alumina and silica-free binders for reactive superalloys. Strong knowledge in alumina ceramics, silica-free binders, and shell-build processes supporting casting reactive metal superalloys.
Experience transferring shell-build processes from development labs into full-rate production environments.
Experience with laboratory testing procedures and ceramic raw material qualification.
Six Sigma green belt or equivalent.
US Citizen status required.