Materials and Process Engineer III - Engines
Core
Identify, develop, and qualify materials and manufacturing processes for liquid rocket engine hardware to ensure manufacturability and performance.
Role type
Senior Materials and Process Engineer (Aerospace Propulsion)
Builds
Liquid rocket engines and propulsion systems for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / High-temperature materials engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production hardware qualification & process control
Required skills
Metallic material selection (Ni/Cu/Al/Ti alloys), high-temperature material testing, process qualification, test plan execution, mechanical property analysis (fatigue, creep, stress rupture), NDI techniques, statistical analysis for design allowables
Preferred skills
M.S./Ph.D. in Materials Science, flight production program signatory experience, turbomachinery material selection, NASA-STD-6016/5009 compliance, high-pressure hydrogen system design constraints, cryogenic thermomechanical testing, technology development project management
Technologies
Ni-based alloys, Cu-based alloys, Al-based alloys, Ti-based alloys, oxygen-compatible alloys, forgings, castings, extrusions, hydroforming
Responsibilities
Evaluate and select metallic materials for liquid rocket engines considering mechanical, thermal, and environmental factors; Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to integrate material and process requirements; Ensure specialized manufacturing processes have sufficient controls for repeatability; Act as Materials & Processes signatory for engineering drawings; Perform development and qualification testing for metallic materials; Generate documentation for material and process specifications; Provide technical support and disposition of nonconformances; Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC