Materials and Processes Engineer - Houston, United States - Mclaurin Aerospace

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe.

We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth.

We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Materials and Processes Engineer

to join our


JETS II
contract team at

NASA Johnson Space Center .

If selected you will:
Advise, guide, and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection, process control and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic offgassing, and processes specification
Provide input to program/project specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated intoall program/project specifications atthe right level.
Review project/program documentation, specifications, and engineering drawings to ensure M&P requirements are met for spaceflight hardware Assess whether standard vendor processes meet requirements, and if not, clearly define changes that need to be implemented
Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements
Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight syste
Other duties as required


Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels.

Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess years of related experience. License and certification may be required

Knowledge in materials and processes for space applications, including materials selection (metallics and nonmetallics), design for corrosion prevention and electrical bonding, failure analysis, heat treatment, adhesive bonding, contamination control, etc.

Familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, testing
Knowledge in engineering drawing review for materials and processes
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to critically assess

manufacturing/material

processes and designs
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Metallurgy, Welding, Materials, Materials Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical)
5-10 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., M.S. or Ph.
D. in Engineering)
Previous experience in material selection (metallics and nonmetallics) for electrical components, corrosion prevention, flammability prevention, oxygen compatibility, processes qualification, contamination control, development, test, and evaluation for NASA and/or aerospace projects
Structural composites testing and qualification for aerospace applications is highly desirable
Previous experience with human space flight system engineering and integration practices
Implementation of system requirements into hardware design and development
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation.

Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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