{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0814b9f81c12f5ba5656c33c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0814b9f81c12f5ba5656c33c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0814b9f81c12f5ba5656c33c","title":"Materials & Processes Engineer","description":"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!\nWe 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 NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Materials & Processes Engineer to join the team with Aerodyne Industries, a teammate company.\nThe Materials & Processes Engineer will:\nAdvise, guide, and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection,process control and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic offgassing, and processes specification.\nAssist in review and development of hardware, analysis, operation, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing.\nFormulate presentations and present to program boards as appropriate.\nImplement M&P system requirements into hardware design and develop verification and validation plans and statements.\nProvide input to program/project specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated into all program/project specifications at the right level.\nReview project/program documentation, specifications, and engineering drawings to ensure M&P requirements are met for spaceflight hardware.\nAssess whether standard vendor processes meet requirements, and if not, clearly define changes that need to be implemented.\nProvide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements.\nProvide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight system.\nOther duties as required.\nRequisition Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels.Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.\nTypically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.\nBachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems).\n7 or more years of related work experience in Materials and Processes.\nKnowledge in materials and processes for space applications, including materials selection (metallics and nonmetallics), design for corrosion prevention andelectrical bonding,failure analysis, heat treatment, adhesive bonding, contamination control,etc.\nFamiliar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, testing.\nKnowledge in engineering drawing review for materials and processes.\nOverall background on M&P working knowledge for different systems: propulsion, crew compartments, environmental life support systems, thermal, and electronic systems.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to critically assess manufacturing/material processes and designs.\nWillingness to learn and coordinate across other disciplines is highly desired.\nAbility to assess and prioritize tasks and identify potential technical risks.\nAbility to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nRequisition Preferences: M.S.or Ph.D. in Engineering.\n10 ormore years of related Materials and Processes work experience for spacecraft.\nPrevious experience in material selection (metallics and nonmetallics) for electrical components, corrosion prevention, flammability prevention, oxygen compatibility, processes qualification,contamination control, development, test, and evaluation for NASA and/or aerospace projects.\nPrevious experience in directing, guiding, and coordinating a technical team is highly desirable.\nPrevious experience with human space flight system engineering and integration practices.\nWhy Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:\nExcellent personal and professional career growth\n9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable\nOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)\nMuch, much more!\nFor more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visitwww.wehavespaceforyou.com\nProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.\nMust be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.\nEssential Functions Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.\nPhysical 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).\nEquipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).\nAttendance 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.\nOther 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.\n#JETS #JETSII\nCompensation Details: EN2-EN4\nThe 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.\nBenefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\nOriginal Posting: 08/16/2026 - Until Filled\nAmentum 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.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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