Materials Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Materials and Process Engineer connecting material formulation, testing, and manufacturing to solid rocket motor performance.
Role type
Materials and Process Engineer (Solid Rocket Propulsion)
Builds
Solid rocket motor components (propellants, cases, nozzles, insulation, seals) and production processes
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Propulsion
Required skills
materials science fundamentals, polymeric material characterization, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, process specification development, design allowables development, technical writing, multi-priority management
Preferred skills
solid rocket motor materials experience, high-temperature coatings, adhesive bonding, composite fabrication, NDI methods, Engineering Review Boards participation, agile process transition
Technologies
CMH-17, JANNAF, MIL-HDBK-17, MIL-STDs, AIAA standards
Responsibilities
Develop material and process specifications for polymeric components; create standard testing procedures for mechanical, thermal, and surface behavior; run materials characterization including rheology and cure kinetics; develop design allowables per industry standards; partner with design/manufacturing to troubleshoot production issues; contribute to cost-reduction and cycle-time improvement efforts
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC