Aerospace Materials Engineer

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About the position

The Aerospace Materials Engineer will provide technical materials engineering expertise to support the Material and Processes Laboratory at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to support 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 provide timely materials selection and control expertise for all MSFC programs.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate materials for different applications in manufacturing and development processes.
• Develop new materials to meet specific needs and challenges.
• Analyze and test materials under different conditions to evaluate performance and safety.
• Generate detailed reports on the findings of materials testing.
• Work closely with design engineers to ensure materials meet necessary specifications and NASA standards.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to maintain material quality and efficiency.
• 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.
Degree in Materials, Aerospace or Mechanical from an ABET accredited university preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a PhD with at least 7 years or experience, a Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or BS with at least 10 years of experience.

Requirements for this position are as follows\:

• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in Aerospace systems and analysis required
• Proven experience as a Material Engineer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of materials science and engineering principles
• Experience conducting materials testing and analysis
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials sourcing

Prefered requirements are as follows\:

• 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 and/or designing hydrogen systems

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office and laboratory environment. Requires 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 (

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 (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).

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, 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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