Materials Engineer
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.
Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.
Company Benefits*:
Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
Company paid Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match
Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Paid time off with company holiday
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL SUMMARY: Engineering position supporting lithium battery facilities aboard US naval ships. This role involves direct support to government engineers for material condition assessments, resolution of Departure from Specification (DFS) issues, and engineering review of shipyard products.
LOCATION: Philadelphia PA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical engineering support related to NDE of weldments and structural materials in support of U.S. Navy lithium battery locker program.
Assist in reviewing and processing DFS submissions and other shipyard engineering documentation.
Collaborate with Navy personnel and shipbuilders to assess and address issues related to the lithium battery facility hazard mitigation suite.
Apply knowledge of welding engineering, metallurgy, and NDE principles to evaluate and interpret shipyard or field data.
Participate in engineering analyses and investigations using test data and materials characterization.
Support programmatic efforts including in-service sustainment and new construction reviews.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
REQUIREMENTS:
2-5+ years of relevant engineering experience in materials evaluation, welding, or NDE applications.
Demonstrated understanding of structural materials, weld joints, and applicable NDE methods (e.g., UT, RT, MT, PT, or VT).
Experience supporting shipbuilding or Navy programs is required.
Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a government-contractor integrated team.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Some travel may be required (less than 15%).
EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Exempt
REQ NUMBER ENG-25-00013
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.
Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.
Company Benefits*:
Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
Company paid Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match
Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Paid time off with company holiday
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL SUMMARY: Engineering position supporting lithium battery facilities aboard US naval ships. This role involves direct support to government engineers for material condition assessments, resolution of Departure from Specification (DFS) issues, and engineering review of shipyard products.
LOCATION: Philadelphia PA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical engineering support related to NDE of weldments and structural materials in support of U.S. Navy lithium battery locker program.
Assist in reviewing and processing DFS submissions and other shipyard engineering documentation.
Collaborate with Navy personnel and shipbuilders to assess and address issues related to the lithium battery facility hazard mitigation suite.
Apply knowledge of welding engineering, metallurgy, and NDE principles to evaluate and interpret shipyard or field data.
Participate in engineering analyses and investigations using test data and materials characterization.
Support programmatic efforts including in-service sustainment and new construction reviews.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
REQUIREMENTS:
2-5+ years of relevant engineering experience in materials evaluation, welding, or NDE applications.
Demonstrated understanding of structural materials, weld joints, and applicable NDE methods (e.g., UT, RT, MT, PT, or VT).
Experience supporting shipbuilding or Navy programs is required.
Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a government-contractor integrated team.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Some travel may be required (less than 15%).
EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Exempt
REQ NUMBER ENG-25-00013
Job ID: 484291989
Originally Posted on: 7/7/2025
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