Leidos Holding
Fuel Cell Engineer
Leidos Holding, San Diego, CA
Description
This is where your legacy begins!
The Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) currently has an opening for a Fuel Cell Engineer to work in our San Diego, California location. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated fuel cell engineer to support an advanced technology program and to support our growth in the renewable energy space.
The LInC has an immediate need for a qualified individual with direct experience pertaining to the design, fabrication, and testing of fuel or electrolytic cells. Ideal candidates will have experience working with molten salt electrolytes, catalyst integration, bipolar plate design/production, fuel/electrolytic cell design, assembly and testing.
Primary Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
LInC
Original Posting Date: 2024-10-30While 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
This is where your legacy begins!
The Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) currently has an opening for a Fuel Cell Engineer to work in our San Diego, California location. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated fuel cell engineer to support an advanced technology program and to support our growth in the renewable energy space.
The LInC has an immediate need for a qualified individual with direct experience pertaining to the design, fabrication, and testing of fuel or electrolytic cells. Ideal candidates will have experience working with molten salt electrolytes, catalyst integration, bipolar plate design/production, fuel/electrolytic cell design, assembly and testing.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of the design, fabrication, and testing process related to the development of a prototype molten salt electrolyzer in support of Government-funded efforts in the areas of power systems and sustainable energy.
- Interface with key stakeholders by effectively communicating research in Government customer meetings, internal meetings, and through progress reports, peer-reviewed publications, and/or patents.
- Quickly adapt to evolving research needs and rapidly acquire new scientific knowledge to stay informed on new, emerging technologies.
- Work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team consisting of electrochemists, engineers (e.g., electrical, mechanical, or software), and materials scientists. Candidates should follow sound scientific practices and maintain effective documentation of activities and analyses.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline, OR Master's degree with 6+ years of engineering or related technical experience, OR PhD degree with 4+ years of engineering or related technical experience.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts and principles (e.g., prototyping, testing/evaluation, process control, etc.).
- Ability to work independently with hands-on experience with device prototyping, testing/evaluation, and data analysis.
- Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with people from diverse technical areas and disciplines.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized while working in a team environment of engineers, scientists, and management. Strong presentation, writing and communication skills.
- Great work ethic and an enthusiasm for problem-solving.
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with designing, building, and testing molten salt fuel cells or electrolyzers.
- Experience with bipolar plate design/production.
- Experience with catalyst integration. Catalyst synthesis is an added plus.
- Experience with flow-field optimization, electrolyte sealing, and separator optimization.
- Experience with basic and advanced analytical methods to characterize fuel cell or electrolyzer products and performance.
- Experience with process control and automation of routine processes.
- Possess US Government Security Clearance.
- Familiarity with working in a fast-paced DoD funded, milestones-driven environment.
LInC
Original Posting Date: 2024-10-30While 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.