Materials and Process Engineer III, Engines
Core
Develop and qualify materials and processes for advanced engine applications to impact design and manufacturability of engine hardware.
Role type
Senior Materials and Process Engineer (Propulsion)
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and propulsion systems for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Materials selection and trade-offs, Process qualification and control, Joining and joint design (welding, brazing, fastening), Metallic materials knowledge (steels, stainless steels, Ni-based alloys, copper), Lifecycle M&P guidance, Cost and lead time reduction strategies
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in relevant discipline, In-depth understanding of materials/process relationships across broad alloy ranges, Manufacturing process familiarity (additive, casting, forging), MRO experience on complex hardware, New manufacturing equipment qualification, Quality and design codes/standards expertise
Technologies
Welding, Brazing, Fastening, Additive manufacturing, Casting, Forging
Responsibilities
Develop and qualify materials and processes for engine applications, Work with design and manufacturing engineers to implement specialized materials, Lead material selection and trades for new designs, Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing, Develop materials test plans for selected materials and assemblies, Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle, Identify and implement improvement opportunities for cost and lead time reductions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
