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Genex Systems

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Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 24, 2025 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Genex Systems is seeking a Metals Research Engineer responsible for planning and conducting structural research projects for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC).

Experience should include “metals” used in the design, rating, and construction of bridges. Research-related experience should include familiarity with digital-to- analog data acquisition, sensor selection and wiring (strain gauges, accelerometers, tiltmeters, potentiometers, linear variable differential transducers, extensometers, and load cells), setup and operation of closed-loop servovalve controlled hydraulic systems, design of loading structures, digital image correlation, metallography, fractography, and common metallic property characterization tests (which may include ASTM E8, ASTM E9, ASTM E18, ASTM E23, ASTM E399, ASTM E1820, ASTM E1921, and ASTM F606).

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, with the ability to write publication-ready research reports as well as participate and present during demonstration projects, seminars, committee meetings, and workshops.

Experience with additive manufacturing of metal materials is highly preferred.

Master's degree required with at least three years of hands-on experience planning, conducting, and reporting on structural engineering research

About this role

Summary

Conduct structural research on metals for highway infrastructure, including data collection, testing, and reporting.

Job title

Metals Research Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

On-site at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

metalsdata acquisitionsensor wiringhydraulic systemsmetal testing

Preferred skills

additive manufacturing

Specializations

metalsstructural researchdigital data acquisitionsensor setupadditive manufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site