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Materials & Processes Engineer
Location: NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: BI Investigation
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: Limited, as needed
Must be a US Citizen
Astrion is seeking a Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to join our team supporting the Orion Program and other next-generation spacecraft initiatives. As a Materials & Processes Systems Engineer , you will play a key role in supporting the development, verification, and validation of spaceflight hardware materials-ensuring compliance with NASA standards and contributing to the safety and reliability of intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) systems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
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Materials & Processes Engineer
Location: NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: BI Investigation
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: Limited, as needed
Must be a US Citizen
Astrion is seeking a Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to join our team supporting the Orion Program and other next-generation spacecraft initiatives. As a Materials & Processes Systems Engineer , you will play a key role in supporting the development, verification, and validation of spaceflight hardware materials-ensuring compliance with NASA standards and contributing to the safety and reliability of intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) systems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, preferably in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Chemical, or Systems Engineering.
- Typically 7+ years of experience in Materials & Processes for aerospace applications.
- Deep knowledge of materials selection, corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, contamination control, and related aerospace-specific processes.
- Familiarity with both metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing methods.
- Ability to assess materials and manufacturing processes across multiple spacecraft systems: propulsion, crew modules, environmental systems, electronics, etc.
- Skilled in reviewing engineering drawings for materials and process compliance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to critically assess designs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering.
- 10+ years of M&P experience, particularly on NASA or aerospace flight systems.
- Background in material selection for electrical components, corrosion and flammability prevention, oxygen compatibility, and process qualification.
- Experience with human spaceflight system engineering and integration practices.
- Prior experience leading or coordinating a technical team is highly desirable.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required.
- Must be able to pass a U.S. government background investigation.
- This position may be filled at multiple levels based on candidate experience and business needs.
- Provide technical consultation on M&P requirements for space environments (IVA/EVA), including:
- Materials selection (metallic and nonmetallic)
- Process control and qualification
- Corrosion prevention
- Electrical bonding
- Flammability and toxic off-gassing
- Materials specification compliance
- Review and contribute to the development of hardware designs, hazard analyses, operations documentation, flight acceptance testing, and anomaly resolution.
- Develop and implement materials verification and validation plans.
- Evaluate program and project specifications to ensure accurate inclusion of M&P requirements.
- Assess engineering drawings and documentation to verify spaceflight compliance.
- Work with vendors to evaluate manufacturing processes and testing methods.
- Recommend and define qualification and acceptance testing procedures.
- Provide support during inspections and manufacturing of human-rated space systems.
- Represent M&P engineering in program boards, design reviews, and cross-functional working groups.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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