Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in a career opportunity that offers tuition assistance for yourself and dependents, great benefits package, and more? UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. Seeking talented individuals to perform research and development in composites made from various engineering textiles and textile techniques. Join our team as an Associate Research Engineer and apply today!

The Multifunctional Structures and Materials Group (MFSM) that is part of the Structures & Materials Engineering Division in the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a highly motivated and highly talented engineer to perform research and development (R&D) in the area of multifunctional structures and materials. The engineer will perform highly multidisciplinary research in new structure and material developments to integrate structures with additional functions or enhanced capabilities. A key thrust of this position is R&D in composites made from various engineering textiles and textile techniques. The engineer will also be tasked with operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, building testing apparatuses, and purchasing required materials and equipment. Additionally, the engineer will help to grow the group business through proposal writing, advertising growing capabilities, and other business development activities.

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, SolidWorks or other CAD programs, Matlab, and computer programming.
• Experience with operating/performing various textile systems/techniques such as sewing, tailored fiber placement (TFP), embroidery, weaving, etc.
• Experience with various textile systems/techniques in a business environment.
• The ability to be “hands on” in the lab performing physical labor in clean and dirty environments.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• An ability to work well with others and motivate fellow team members.
• The skills to think critically and drive a project to completion with little or no supervision.
• The ability to properly document technical data generated during R&D for reports, presentations, and preserving IP rights.
• 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:

• Experience operating Laystitch or ZSK TFP systems.
• Experience performing mechanical testing.
• Experience using optical or electron microscopy.
• Understanding of finite element analysis.

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.