Materials & Process Engineer
Core
Lead strategy, testing, characterization, and qualification efforts for material systems on fully reusable launch vehicles.
Role type
Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Aerospace)
Builds
Nova reusable launch vehicle engines, structures, mechanisms, and subsystems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Transportation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
material selection, mechanical testing, failure analysis, supplier qualification, requirements definition, trade studies, root cause investigation, lab management
Preferred skills
fracture mechanics, corrosion control, statistics, ASTM/NASA/AWS standards, full lifecycle M&P program architecture
Technologies
metallography, microscopy, mechanical testing equipment, heat treatment, welding, powder metallurgy
Responsibilities
Define material qualification philosophy and strategy; execute characterization programs (fatigue, environmental exposure); lead failure analysis and corrective actions; manage supplier evaluation and lot acceptance; collaborate on system-level material property databases; build and manage materials characterization lab workflows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC