Advanced Materials & Composites Engineer
Results-driven materials engineer specializing in advanced composites, aerospace alloys, and materials characterization. Dedicated to developing innovative material solutions that enhance performance, reduce weight, and improve sustainability across aerospace and defense applications.
Senior Materials Engineer with 10 years of experience in materials development, testing, and failure analysis for aerospace applications. Proven expertise in composite materials fabrication, metallurgical analysis, and materials selection for high-performance systems. Strong background in materials characterization techniques, quality control processes, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize material performance and manufacturing efficiency.
2019 - present
Malibu, CA
Lead materials specialist for advanced propulsion and energy systems development. Developed novel titanium-aluminum alloy compositions that increased high-temperature performance by 35% and reduced component weight by 28%. Spearheaded composite materials program for structural applications, optimizing carbon fiber layup schedules and resin systems. Conducted comprehensive failure analysis on critical components, implementing corrective actions that reduced material-related failures by 40%. Manage materials testing laboratory and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on material selection and qualification.
2016 - 2019
Palmdale, CA
Performed materials characterization and mechanical testing for aerospace composite structures using SEM, XRD, and DSC analysis. Optimized autoclave processing parameters for carbon fiber composites, resulting in 20% improvement in interlaminar shear strength. Coordinated supplier material qualification activities and developed test protocols aligned with ASTM standards. Conducted root cause analysis on material defects and provided technical recommendations that improved manufacturing yields by 15%.
2015 - 2016
El Segundo, CA
Supported materials development and testing programs for military aircraft applications. Executed mechanical testing protocols including tensile, compression, and fatigue testing on metallic and composite specimens. Maintained materials property database and contributed to materials selection processes for new design programs. Assisted senior engineers with failure analysis investigations and documented findings in technical reports.
2013 - 2015
Cambridge, MA
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering. Thesis: "Microstructural Evolution in Titanium Aluminide Intermetallics for High-Temperature Aerospace Applications." Research focused on phase transformation kinetics and mechanical behavior of advanced aerospace alloys. GPA: 3.9/4.0
2009 - 2013
Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (Course 3). Senior thesis on carbon fiber composite manufacturing processes. Graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors.
Member, ASM International (The Materials Information Society). Member, Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE). Member, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). Certified Materials Engineer (CME). Speaker at Advanced Aerospace Materials Conference (2022, 2023).
Co-author of 8 peer-reviewed papers in Materials Science & Engineering A, Journal of Materials Research, and Composites Science and Technology focusing on aerospace alloys and composite materials. Holder of 12 patents related to materials processing methods, alloy compositions, and composite manufacturing techniques.
Materials Characterization: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). Mechanical Testing: Tensile, compression, fatigue, fracture toughness, hardness testing per ASTM standards. Software: MATLAB, Minitab, JMP for statistical analysis, SolidWorks, AutoCAD. Manufacturing Processes: Autoclave processing, resin transfer molding, vacuum-assisted resin infusion, heat treatment procedures, additive manufacturing.
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