Technician - Engines Materials and Processes III
Core
Develop and operate custom material test equipment and fixtures to perform mechanical and environmental testing for engine propulsion systems.
Role type
Senior IC materials testing technician
Builds
Custom material test equipment, fixtures, and testing protocols for rocket engines
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical testing load frames, metallurgical analysis, non-destructive evaluation, precision measurement, hazardous materials handling, equipment maintenance, standard method development
Preferred skills
ASTM mechanical testing standards, MTS/Instron systems, welding/heat treatment/laser cutting, CAD modeling, 3D printing
Responsibilities
Develop novel testing capabilities for mechanical and environmental materials tests; Perform metallurgical and quality analysis; Develop standard methods and training documentation; Maintain development equipment and facilities; Identify new equipment to expand development capability; Safely work with hazardous systems containing chemicals, elevated/cryogenic temperatures, and high pressure