Senior Additive Manufacturing Materials Engineer
Core
Qualification and development of additive manufacturing (AM) processes and materials for aerospace propulsion systems, including certification to NASA standards.
Role type
Senior Additive Manufacturing Materials Engineer
Builds
Propulsion components and systems for space orbital vehicles (Nyx) and engines (Typhoon)
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Additive Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Materials science and metallurgy expertise, AM process qualification, Directed Energy Deposition (DED) operation, alloy development, powder characterization, heat treatment procedures, NASA/aerospace standards compliance, laboratory management, troubleshooting AM processes
Preferred skills
Materials modeling (microstructure/property prediction), CAD and simulation software (NX Suite, ANSYS), statistical analysis tools, non-destructive testing (NDT) methodologies
Technologies
Directed Energy Deposition (DED), Laser Powder Bed Fusion, NX Suite, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Develop and execute materials development plans for new and existing AM processes; Operate AM machines in development environments; Assist in developing new alloys and maturing atomization methods; Support qualification and testing of AM processes; Manage onsite materials and powder characterization equipment and laboratory; Collaborate on certification of AM processes and parts for NASA/aerospace standards; Develop post-process heat treatment procedures; Troubleshoot and improve AM processes; Document technical reports and procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC