Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) Hiring for Materials Engineer – Scientist (29506) at Washington, DC Full Time

Overview

Boston Government Services is seeking a Materials Engineer/Scientist.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client’s mission needs and strategic direction.

BGS is seeking a Materials Engineer/Scientist to support the activities of the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) to increase U.S. industrial competitiveness and to drive economy-wide decarbonization. AMMTO supports the national plan to revitalize American manufacturing, secure critical supply chains, and develop diverse innovation ecosystems leading to new manufacturing jobs and increased economic strength of the nation. AMMTO provides planning, management, and direction necessary for a balanced program of research, development, demonstration, technical assistance, and workforce development to support domestic manufacturing that is critical to achieving a clean, decarbonized economy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for AMMTO strategic planning, analysis, RD&D program planning, and R&D Consortia activities.
• Review and edit reports, talking points, articles, briefings, and presentations on subjects related to materials, advanced manufacturing, and decarbonization.
• Participate, network, and help coordinate stakeholder engagements, workshops and roundtables, and discussion with other experts in materials-related fields such as permanent magnets, wide-bandgap semiconductors, and/or energy storage.
• Conduct technical merit review for RD&D and Consortia concept papers and proposals.
• Provide technical support and documentation for RD&D and Consortia program management activities.
• Work closely with AMMTO program managers and staff in a fast-paced team environment.
• Provide connectivity to other technical areas and cross-cutting programs through activities such as tracking of activities, identifying synergies, and organizing meetings.
• Support analysis related to materials supply chains, related technical areas and markets.
• Develop and contribute to technical communications (reports, white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings).

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher with 5-10 years of materials RDD&D experience.
• Experience in materials for harsh service conditions, metal embrittlement, extreme temperatures, and extreme environments.
• Experience in research setting and/or an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Technical background and knowledge with technology scale-up, and/or energy efficiency strategies in critical materials.
• Experience working or collaborating with DOE or national laboratories.
• Proven analytical and written communication skills on highly technical subjects, including distilling complex content for strategic presentations and publications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced analytical and Excel skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal, interpersonal, and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively on self-managed tasks and as part of a highly dynamic collaborative team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in facilitating discussions among diverse stakeholders to identify opportunity areas and solutions to challenges.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (One day a week in the DC office).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Authorized to work in the United States with no restrictions, U.S. Citizen, or Permanent US Resident.

Boston Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.