The Hexcel Early Career Program is a highly coveted two-year rotational program that will partner you with exceptional professionals in the industry as you engage in complex and critical projects. The program seeks out and recruits motivated college graduates who demonstrate leadership ability and academic excellence. During this two-year program, participants will have diverse assignments lasting 12 months each.
The Early Career Program will help participants gain the necessary skills and knowledge through comprehensive and holistic learning experiences. Program graduates will have the technical, business, and leadership foundation to proactively and continuously make innovative contributions to the future of Hexcel in positions best suited to match their individual career goals.
Hexcel is currently seeking an Early Career Program - Research Scientist for our Decatur, AL location.
What you will do:
Provide insights into fundamental processes associated with polymerization and spinning processes of carbon fiber precursors
Develop models that describe the structure property relationship between polymer, carbon fiber precursor, and carbon fiber
Characterize precursor fiber with state-of-the-art polymer and fiber characterization techniques
Develop new precursor technologies that enhance carbon fiber properties
What you will gain:
- Gain the opportunity to drive innovation at the intersection of materials science and real‑world applications across the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors, contributing research that directly shapes next‑generation technologies.
Qualifications:
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, or related field.
Performed research with hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: chemical reactor design, chemical process engineering, polymer physical chemistry, polymerization processes, or fiber spinning. Industrial experience is preferred.
Candidates must have less than 3 years of work experience (excluding intern & co-op experience).
Analytical background and skills.
Self-starter with demonstrated leadership potential
Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.
With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of composite materials and industrial fabrics. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
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As a leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry, Hexcel is creating a better world for us all through lightweight solutions.
