Materials Engineer - ECLSS - ADV000AOJ

  • Amentum Space Exploration Division
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • Full Time

Job Description:
The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED), a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #7 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).
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A Place Where You Belong
At the Amentum Space Exploration Division, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) well support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling lifeat work and at home.

Position Description:
The ECLSS Materials Engineer will provide technical materials engineering expertise to support the regenerative Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) for the International Space Station (ISS), and future space systems including those for extended operations on the Moon and Mars. This role involves materials engineering analysis, mechanical design, testing, and analysis to enhance life support systems and troubleshoot issues with ECLSS systems.
US Citizen and STAR ID required. This position is on-site in our Huntsville, AL location.
Responsibilities
Provide technical Materials engineering expertise for NASA ECLSS systems.
Support system engineering and mechanical design of ECLSS Systems.
Conduct evaluation of materials of construction and verify standard requirements compliance.
Develop materials usage agreements and material usage lists.
Write material control plans and participate in design reviews.
Support testbed development, recommend required tests, and report results.

Job Requirements:
A degree in Materials, Aerospace, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related technical discipline is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS degree with 15 years of relevant experience, MS with 13 years or PhD with 9 years of experience.
Required:
A minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in Aerospace systems and analysis is required.
Experience with materials properties and evaluation of designs for proper material specifications.
Experience in identifying and isolating materials issues related to long life cycles.
Nice-to-haves
Hands-on experience with gaseous and liquid fluid flow systems.
Working knowledge of NASA systems and procedures.
Working knowledge of Aerospace flight system component configuration and analysis
Training in safely using and/or designing oxygen systems.
Training in safely using or designing hydrogen systems.
At least 2 years of knowledge of thermal/fluid components, systems, and associated instrumentation is required.

Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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!
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Contact Information: Contact Name: ASED Staffing Company Type: Employer Company: Amentum Space Exploration Division City: Huntsville State: Alabama Zip: 35806
Job ID: 475994311
Originally Posted on: 5/6/2025

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