Materials and Processes Engineer I - Early Career (2026 Starts)
Core
Early career Materials and Processes Engineer supporting reusable spaceflight systems by optimizing material selection and manufacturing processes.
Role type
Early career IC materials and processes engineer
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems
Domain
Aerospace / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
metallic materials processing (forging, casting, forming, brazing, welding), non-metallic hardware knowledge, material characterization, failure mode analysis, complex problem decomposition
Preferred skills
MS in materials/chemical/mechanical/metallurgical/polymer/welding engineering, mechanical property testing (fatigue, fracture, creep), friction stir welding, spin forming, mining/geophysical exploration, metallic additive manufacturing
Technologies
laser power bed additive manufacturing, commercial motor vehicles (for specific profiles)
Responsibilities
Collaborate on material challenges in spaceflight systems, review production drawings for optimal material selection, develop and optimize manufacturing processes, select materials to meet structural and program goals, work with cross-functional teams to optimize system design
Seniority
Entry-level, recent graduate