The Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking a Corrosion Simulation Scientist to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA to work with a distributed, multidisciplinary team working to improve the nation’s energy infrastructure and transportation. The candidate will conduct research focused on addressing the challenges of impurities and corrosion on pipeline infrastructure. This is a crucial research area that directly impacts the energy industry. This work will involve a scientific, and technically-oriented national laboratory team, participation alongside other materials scientists, engineers, and computer scientists that produces technological solutions for America’s energy challenges. From developing creative innovations and efficient energy systems, to advancing technologies that produce, transport, and utilize hydrogen and other fuels, NETL research is providing breakthroughs and discoveries that support home-grown energy initiatives, stimulate a growing economy, and improve the health, safety, and security of all Americans.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop corrosion simulation and experimental studies and related methods for predictive monitoring of natural gas infrastructure.
- Utilize infrastructure databases and surveyed pipeline compositions to inform generated corrosion models.
- Performed thermodynamic and chemical engineering calculations to guide the field tests.
- Support development of materials suitable for corrosion sensor applications.
- Characterization of developed materials using XRD, SEM, and EDX.
- Preparing quarterly progress reports and internal presentations on project progress.
- Disseminating results via journal articles and national conference presentations.
- Period status reporting and project reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually) are required to update project managers.
- Prepare technical reports on project scope, milestones, and conference/workshop presentations to disseminate research findings, activities, operations, and future initiatives to industry, academic, and government stakeholders.
Required Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience.
- Expertise in material characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, and EDX.
- Experience with modeling chemical and transport processes.
- Experience with Python, Ansys, or other simulation software.
- First author publication and/or presentation experience.
- Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with modeling and performing electrochemical reactions.
- Experience performing thermodynamic calculations and modeling corrosion of infrastructure materials.
Salary Range for this position: $95K to $105K
Original Posting:February 18, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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