Materials and Process Engineer II - Engines
Core
Identify, develop, and qualify metallic materials and manufacturing processes for liquid rocket engine hardware to ensure manufacturability and performance.
Role type
Materials and Process Engineer
Builds
Liquid rocket engines and propulsion systems for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Metallic material selection (Ni/Cu/Al/Ti alloys), high-temperature material processing, test plan execution, process control implementation, engineering drawing signatory, mechanical property testing (fatigue, creep, stress rupture), environmental degradation analysis
Preferred skills
M.S./PhD in Materials Science, flight production program signatory authority, high-pressure oxygen engine experience, turbomachinery material selection, NASA-STD-6016/5009 compliance, hydrogen system design constraints, cryogenic thermomechanical testing, statistical analysis for design allowables, NDI techniques
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; Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to integrate material requirements; Ensure process controls for repeatable manufacturing; 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 for nonconformance disposition; Stay informed on emerging technologies in rocket engine materials
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)
