ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies.
ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.
Core Accountabilities:
- Conduct comprehensive material research to identify, evaluate, and select suitable materials for missile components, considering properties, performance requirements, and environmental factors.
- Design and oversee material testing procedures to assess mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, ensuring materials meet specifications and standards.
- Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations on material anomalies or failures, providing recommendations for material improvements or design modifications to enhance missile performance and reliability.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in material science engineering.
- Stay updated with industry advancements, emerging materials, and technologies, and apply relevant knowledge to enhance missile design and performance.
- Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and aerodynamicists, to integrate materials effectively into missile design.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations by implementing rigorous quality control measures throughout the material selection and production processes.
- Conduct internal & external innovation training sessions for employees on coating materials, energy absorption materials.
- Conceptualize and develop solutions based on project requirements and company standards by using simulations/modelling & experiments to support expansions and changes.
Qualification / Experience
- Minimum 8 years in the field of polymer and coating technologies and 4 years in a senior role for a large corporate
- Master’s or PhD holder in Polymer Technology
- Design Experiment
- Research & Development
- Analytical Techniques
- Numerical Techniques
- Project Management
- Materials Testing & characterization