Materials Engineer

Vision Point Systems is seeking qualified candidates to provide on-site support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Coatings and Corrosion branch at their remote laboratory site in Dania Beach, FL. This laboratory conducts corrosion-related testing, including flow-assisted corrosion, natural atmospheric exposure, and fully immersed exposure.

Primary duties of this position are those necessary for working in an aqueous corrosion laboratory focused on testing and evaluating the corrosion performance of base materials and coatings used by the US Navy.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Supporting the design and execution of laboratory testing programs;
• Evaluating test specimens, analyzing collected data, and documenting the results.
• Overseeing laboratory operations, such as inventory management, laboratory upkeep, and other related activities.
• Test evaluations may include photographic, electrochemical, chemical, or other types of evaluations related to corrosion and coatings testing.
• Developing technical reports and standard operating procedures will also be expected.
• Coordinate site visitors from Gov't, Contractor, and Non-DoD personnel who access the site during experiment operation.
• Maintain a schedule for periodic inspection and monitoring of active experiments including: timely submission of Discharge Monitoring Reports, weekly inspections of mechanical systems, timely reporting of experiment status to personnel at West Bethesda.
• Coordinate with local government regulators to ensure compliance with permitted wastewater discharge. Collect water samples, record discharge volumes, interpret water quality test reports, and generate discharge monitoring reports.
• Management of site material inventory including test articles, raw materials, and incoming shipments.