Materials Engineer (Metals)

Join our team as a Materials Engineer specializing in metals, contributing to critical government programs. This role requires expertise in material properties and supply chain management. **Key Responsibilities:** * Manage stockpile procedures, policies, and programs. * Oversee strategic and critical materials supply chains and applications. * Implement materials testing procedures, logistics, and commodity specifications. * Perform Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties. **Qualifications:** **Basic Requirement:** * A Bachelor's or higher degree in Professional Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. * Alternatively, a program including specific calculus and advanced courses in at least five engineering science areas (e.g., statics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, properties of materials). * **OR** A combination of education and experience demonstrating comprehensive engineering knowledge, evidenced by: * Current Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer Intern (EI), or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration/licensure. * Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. * At least 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences that meet professional engineering curriculum standards. * A Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field (e.g., physics, chemistry) combined with at least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision. **Specialized Experience (GS-13 Level):** * One year of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, demonstrating: * Experience with stockpile procedures, policies, and programs. * Knowledge of strategic and critical materials supply chains and applications. * Proficiency in materials testing procedures, logistics, and commodity standards. * Experience performing Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties. *Note: All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be considered.*