Divergent
Overview
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that uses machine learning to optimize engineering, additive manufacturing, and flexible assembly of complex vehicle structures and subsystems. Divergent is expanding to support mission-critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector and is seeking a Director of Materials to lead materials engineering efforts for the DAPS manufacturing architecture.
Purpose: Accelerate the adoption of new materials and processes in aerospace and automotive hardware through innovation of materials and corresponding qualification for the DAPS manufacturing architecture.
Responsibilities
Manage a multi-disciplinary team of materials engineers responsible for selection, qualification, and implementation of materials and processes in the DAPS manufacturing architecture.
Partner with aerospace and defense primes, branches and innovation hubs of the Department of Defense to drive innovation for key government programs.
Collaborate with design engineering to identify novel materials and processes to expand the hardware design portfolio.
Drive the roadmap for introducing materials and processes solutions into production, including coatings, in-situ quality monitoring tools, and new alloys or adhesives.
Oversee materials engineering requirements, materials specifications, and root cause investigations.
Set priorities, track projects, and mentor the team to achieve critical company milestones.
Implement fracture control and related nondestructive inspection methods for metal additive manufacturing.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in materials science or related discipline.
7+ years of experience in a leadership role in materials engineering (or similar) discipline.
Experience applying material requirements and performing material qualification for aerospace designs.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in materials science or related discipline.
Expertise in mechanical behavior of materials, physical metallurgy, polymers, additive manufacturing, or nondestructive evaluation.
Understanding of materials characterization techniques including metallography/microscopy, mechanical testing, and scanning electron microscopy.
Experience implementing materials-related manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, casting, coatings, or structural bonding.
Strong first principles approach to root cause investigations and failure analysis.
Work Environment
Mixed office and laboratory environment.
Pay Range:
$211,530 USD - $290,895 USD
What We Offer
Holistic Compensation Package: competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive opportunities.
Wellness and Time Off: paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including year-end shutdown; paid parental leave.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: HMO and Premium PPO options, life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage.
Investment in Growth: reimbursement opportunities for learning and development.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: join a fast-paced, mission-driven team focused on innovation and reducing our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.
E-Verify : Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing Form I-9.
Note : No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
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Purpose: Accelerate the adoption of new materials and processes in aerospace and automotive hardware through innovation of materials and corresponding qualification for the DAPS manufacturing architecture.
Responsibilities
Manage a multi-disciplinary team of materials engineers responsible for selection, qualification, and implementation of materials and processes in the DAPS manufacturing architecture.
Partner with aerospace and defense primes, branches and innovation hubs of the Department of Defense to drive innovation for key government programs.
Collaborate with design engineering to identify novel materials and processes to expand the hardware design portfolio.
Drive the roadmap for introducing materials and processes solutions into production, including coatings, in-situ quality monitoring tools, and new alloys or adhesives.
Oversee materials engineering requirements, materials specifications, and root cause investigations.
Set priorities, track projects, and mentor the team to achieve critical company milestones.
Implement fracture control and related nondestructive inspection methods for metal additive manufacturing.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in materials science or related discipline.
7+ years of experience in a leadership role in materials engineering (or similar) discipline.
Experience applying material requirements and performing material qualification for aerospace designs.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in materials science or related discipline.
Expertise in mechanical behavior of materials, physical metallurgy, polymers, additive manufacturing, or nondestructive evaluation.
Understanding of materials characterization techniques including metallography/microscopy, mechanical testing, and scanning electron microscopy.
Experience implementing materials-related manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, casting, coatings, or structural bonding.
Strong first principles approach to root cause investigations and failure analysis.
Work Environment
Mixed office and laboratory environment.
Pay Range:
$211,530 USD - $290,895 USD
What We Offer
Holistic Compensation Package: competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive opportunities.
Wellness and Time Off: paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including year-end shutdown; paid parental leave.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: HMO and Premium PPO options, life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage.
Investment in Growth: reimbursement opportunities for learning and development.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: join a fast-paced, mission-driven team focused on innovation and reducing our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.
E-Verify : Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing Form I-9.
Note : No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
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