Materials Test Engineer (ES2)

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This position is full-time (100%) of the ESSCA Group support to the NASA EM22 Materials Test Chemistry & Contamination Control Branch.

Responsibilities:

Performs work under the guidance of a senior engineer/scientist. Performs assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques procedures and criteria in carrying outmechanical material beassistedby technicians and others who perform material development progresses and whereappropriate routine assignments may be performed independently and results reviewed for accuracy. For non-routine work or to resolve difficult problems the supervisor provides techniques and procedures to be of the material testing will be in room temperature air but some testing will be in other environments including elevated temperature and liquid nitrogen. Materials to test include composite polymers plastics rubber and

concrete.

Duties will include:

• Participating in customer meetings.

• Developing test plans testmethodsand schedules.

• Designing test specimensand fixtures.

• Operating electromechanical and servo-hydraulic test machines to perform mechanicalmaterialstests according to ASTM and NASA standards.

• Analyzing materials test data.

• Generatematerial test data reports.

Heres What Youll Need:

Qualifications:

Candidates for the Materials Test Engineer should have a minimum of a BS degree from an ABET accredited institution in Materials Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field. 1-5 years of experience preferred.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience operating in a mechanical materials test lab.
• Experience with Solid Edge CAD software.
• Experience with MTS and Instron material test system operation and test method development.
• Well-versed with ASTM standards.

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership competitive compensation and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office and laboratory ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers management and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers management and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (45%). Work in a materials test lab (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (5%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer a telephone fax machine copier calculator and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to make rational decisions and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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