Employment Opportunities

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a driven and innovative Associate Composites Engineer to join our Structural Materials division. As part of our esteemed team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of composite materials and their applications.

UDRI is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer looking to lead in the development and fabrication of advanced composites for Aerospace Applications. Activities include efforts aimed concept development and demonstration. Focus of work is demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a new concept.

The ideal candidate thrives individually and as part of a team; has technical competencies to perform complex tasks linked to design, development, and improvement of new and existing products; and is eager to broaden knowledge and skills of own technical discipline. Ability to independently plan and execute standard work activities and apply sound problem-solving techniques within a defined project framework is expected along with a willingness to seek and apply guidance from supervisors and team members as required. Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills as well as an understanding of business drivers and how his/her work impacts the work of others are also key qualifications for this position.

Work will be performed at a customer location in the greater Dayton-Cincinnati region.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• R2: Over 5 years experience with PMC processing and characterization
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Strong work ethic
• Self motivated with ability to work with limited supervision
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• R2: 5+ years experince
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• PMC processing approaches, technologies, and associated equipment
• Processing science and analytical testing
• Materials preparation for testing and analysis
• PMC part design for manufacturing and alternate manufacturing approaches

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.