We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Response Technologies is a Rhode Island - based, award-winning company that is dedicated to the design and development of disruptive products and technologies. Some of our world’s largest industries, including tactical, military, automotive, aerospace, and energy. Our expertise in the material sciences, coupled with Response Technologies’ additive manufacturing and innovative processes, continues to strengthen our position as industry leaders.

Materials Science Engineer

The Material Science Engineer is a high-energy and experienced Material Scientist, with hands-on, practical experience. This position will accelerate the technical and commercial traction of our core technologies and products. Help us with our mission to save lives, by designing next generation flexible fuel cells and technical composites.

What you’ll be doing as a Materials Science Engineer:

· Develop and execute trial plans.

· Create new products on our varied composites, textile, coating, foam, and additive manufacturing technologies.

· Work directly on 3D composites processing equipment and provide “hands on” support to manufacturing and process engineers.

· Analyze test data of newly created products and raw materials.

· Advance Technical Readiness and Manufacturing Readiness Levels.

· Document processing conditions. test results, and other critical-to-quality data.

· Conduct material characterizations for FEA modeling.

· Research new composites materials and novel processes.

· Create work instructions and SOP’s for Quality System.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• Working knowledge of composites, textiles, foam, coating, and other processing equipment.

• Working knowledge of materials testing equipment.

• Eagerness to learn and explore advanced 3D composites, textile processes, and other Additive Manufacturing processes.

• Working knowledge of advance fiber placement systems is desirable.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective team player, with strong critical thinking skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to create and read 3D Modeling is highly desired.

What You Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Engineering Technology or relevant/related disciplines

• At least 2 years of work experience with composites, textile, coating, foam, and additive manufacturing technologies.

What we offer you in return:

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.