Materials and Process Engineer - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Core
Develop, implement, and maintain the enterprise-wide Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control Program for flight hardware and launch vehicle payloads to ensure safe human spaceflight.
Role type
Senior Materials and Process Engineer (ESD Control)
Builds
Enterprise ESD standards, specifications, and control programs for aerospace flight hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Electrostatic Discharge Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ESD control program management, ESD standards compliance (ANSI/ESD S20.20, MIL-STD-1686), ESD audit and certification, root cause analysis for ESD events, ESD mitigation hardware qualification, ESD training program development, ESD-sensitive component characterization, technical writing for corporate standards
Preferred skills
Cleanroom classifications (ISO Class 5-8), NVR/particulate contamination control, flight avionics integration, RF systems, high-impedance spaceflight sensors, CAD software
Technologies
Resistance meters, static field meters, charge plate monitors, ionizers, constant monitors, floor finishes, ESD-safe tooling
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the enterprise-wide ESD Control Program; Conduct audits and certifications of ESD Protected Areas (EPAs); Author and manage ESD specifications and process instructions; Specify and qualify ESD mitigation hardware and materials; Lead investigations and corrective actions for ESD-related damage; Develop and optimize ESD training programs; Provide technical support during design reviews; Characterize ESD-sensitive components; Manage calibration of ESD test instrumentation; Serve as primary interface for customer and compliance audits
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership