Lead​/Principal Materials & Process Engineer

Lead/Principal Materials & Process Engineer

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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 comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production.

Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and now expanding to support mission critical needs in the aerospace and defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

As a Lead/Principal Materials & Process engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust qualification testing.

• Define and execute material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design.
• Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing.
• Support material related quality monitoring tools and perform root cause investigations for production processes.
• Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new manufacturing processes.
• Participate in integrated product teams on development and delivery of new products.
• Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing.

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience executing material qualification and writing technical specifications.
• 6+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in one of the following additive manufacturing, adhesives, coatings, metallurgy, welding, or forgings/castings.

• Master's degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of mechanical behavior or materials including fatigue and fracture.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense requirements including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications.
• Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, thermoanalytical testing, tensile testing, etc.

• Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels of Lead Engineer (E06) - Principal Engineer (E07) as evaluated through our interview process.

• Lead M&P Engineer / E06: $155,540 - $213,840
• Principal M&P Engineer / E07: $179,630 - $247,005

Pay Range: $155,540 USD - $247,005 USD

• Holistic Compensation Package:
  Enjoy a world‑class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off:
  Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year‑end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness:
  Prioritize your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company‑sponsored life insurance and short and long‑term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth:
  We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives,…