Metallography Technician II
Core
Prepare and analyze metallic samples to evaluate material properties and ensure quality for rocket manufacturing.
Role type
Metallography Technician
Builds
Rocket components and systems for Terran R vehicle
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
metallographic sample preparation, optical microscopy, micro hardness testing, interpretation of metallographic results, laboratory equipment maintenance, hazardous waste handling
Preferred skills
optical profilometry, mechanical testing, additive manufacturing familiarity, metals processing techniques
Technologies
optical microscopes, image analysis software, Rockwell hardness testers, Knoop & Vickers testers
Responsibilities
Cut, mount, grind, polish, and etch metallic samples; Operate optical microscopes and image analysis software; Perform grain size, inclusion, case depth, coating thickness, and microstructure evaluations; Conduct micro hardness testing; Interpret metallographic results according to ASTM or customer specifications; Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration; Document results and write accurate inspection reports
Seniority
Individual Contributor
