Senior Materials and Processes Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration understanding the origins of the universe and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference If you are we need you!

We need your talent teamwork and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision shape and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASAs pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASAs largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Materials and Processes Engineerto join the JETSII Contract with ERC a teammate company.

TheSenior Materials and Processes Engineerwill:

• Advise guide and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments including materials selectionprocess control and qualification design for corrosion prevention electrical bonding flammability toxic offgassing and processes specification.

• Assist in review and development of hardware analysis operation hazard reviews anomaly resolution requirements verification re-flight assessments and flight acceptance testing.
• Formulate presentations and present to program boards as appropriate.
• Implement M&P system requirements into hardware design and develop verification and validation plans and statements.
• Provide input to program/project specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated into all program/project specifications at the right level.
• Review project/program documentation specifications and engineering drawings to ensure M&P requirements are met for spaceflight hardware.
• Assess whether standard vendor processes meet requirements and if not clearly define changes that need to be implemented.
• Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements.
• Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight system.
• Other duties as required.

This position has been posted at multiple on the candidates experience requirements and business needs we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related masters degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering (Metallurgy Materials Science Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Chemical Systems).
• 7 or more years of related work experience in Materials and Processes.
• Knowledge in materials and processes for space applications including materials selection (metallics and nonmetallics) design for corrosion prevention andelectrical bondingfailure analysis heat treatment adhesive bonding contamination controletc.
• Familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications properties testing.
• Knowledge in engineering drawing review for materials and processes.
• Overall background on M&P working knowledge for different systems: propulsion crew compartments environmental life support systems thermal and electronic systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to critically assess manufacturing/material processes and designs.
• Willingness to learn and coordinate across other disciplines is highly desired.
• Ability to assess and prioritize tasks and identify potential technical risks.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requisition Preferences:

• Ph.D. in Engineering.
• 10 ormore years of related Materials and Processes work experience for spacecraft.
• Previous experience in material selection (metallics and nonmetallics) for electrical components corrosion prevention flammability prevention oxygen compatibility processes qualificationcontamination control development test and evaluation for NASA and/or aerospace projects.
• Previous experience in directing guiding and coordinating a technical team is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with human space flight system engineering and integration practices.

Why Join Our Team

In addition to exciting career opportunities we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC) please visit

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC telephone printer etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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