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HX5, LLC

High Temperature Materials Researcher

HX5, LLC, Brook Park, Ohio, United States

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High Temperature Materials Researcher

– HX5, LLC – Brook Park, Ohio

About the Role HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities This position will contribute to new and on-going research for alloy development in support of NASA Glenn Research Center’s High Temperature and Smart Alloy Branch. The successful candidate will support research and development in the areas of material property characterization, processing development and additive manufacturing. Will also assist in developing material characterization test plans, evaluation of testing hardware, and development of laboratory facilities as necessary, and contribute to peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, and proposals.

Required Skills

Experience with hands‑on operation of mechanical testing equipment

Ability to contribute to new and ongoing research in development of high‑temperature metals and shape memory alloys

Expertise in high‑temperature metallic alloys and shape memory alloys

Expertise with servo‑hydraulic, electromechanical and/or creep testing platforms

Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, experience managing laboratory personnel, writing test program reports, and research publications

Desired Skills

Experience in materials characterization to determine mechanical, chemical, thermal and/or application‑specific properties of advanced materials with an emphasis on mechanical testing

Experience in supporting alloy design activities for high performance metals including nickel‑base superalloys, refractory alloys, and shape memory alloys

Detail oriented with experience in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience with contact and/or non‑contact extensometers for high temperature testing

Experience with hands‑on operation of additive manufacturing machines

Experience with MATLAB or similar programming

Experience in contributing to peer‑reviewed papers, technical reports, and proposals for internal and external release

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 0 to 5 years of experience

Other Position Requirements

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

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