Materials Engineer - ADV000AU8

  • 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).
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to usthats why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.
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 Aerospace Materials Engineer will provide technical materials engineering expertise to support the Material and Processes Laboratory at NASAs 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.

Job Requirements:
A degree in Materials, Aerospace or Mechanical is required. A degree from an ABET accredited university is 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.
Required:
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
Desired:
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

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: 482559775
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025

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