Staff Materials and Process Engineer

4 weeks ago


Goleta CA, United States Redwire Space Full time

Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space. 

The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market. The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above. 
 
We have a current opportunity for a Staff Materials & Process Engineer for space hardware applications located at our facility in Goleta, CA. In this role you will provide M&P and Specialty Engineering support to multiple customer programs and R&D as well as expertise in the development and qualification of space hardware materials. In this role you will work on a variety of program tasks ranging from M&P, test plan creation and test execution, Specialty Engineering including reliability, radiation, contamination, material outgassing, etc. You will have the opportunity to work on projects of all sizes including such high-profile programs as International Space Station and Gateway Lunar Space Station Solar Arrays.
 
Provide Materials and Process Engineering and Specialty Engineering support to deployable space solar arrays
Evaluate and select materials, parts, finishes, and processes for survivability in space environments, including thermal extremes, radiation exposure, plume exposure, contamination, component outgassing
Evaluate program material and process requirements and generate program Parts, Material and Process lists and reports
Generate reports for specialty engineering analysis and testing including contamination and survivability from radiation, erosion and thermal environments
Perform materials related anomaly and failure investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions by the inspection, analysis and testing of parts.
Contribute to trade studies for the selection of materials and processes for hardware
Review and approve engineering drawings and documents in accordance with mission specifications to assist in fabrication, assembly, testing, and resolving part failure analysis.
Write and review materials, process, and test specifications for use in the manufacture of the space components
Develop and maintain approved and prohibited materials and processes documentation
Writing and reviewing test coupon plans and overseeing test coupon fabrication
Create custom test fixtures to support unique testing configurations
Develop testing strategies and thoroughly document test results for the purpose of verifying program requirements are met and lessons learned are captured
Actively participate in technical reviews, including engineering design reviews, failure review boards, test readiness reviews, etc.
Research, test, and analyze different materials and processes for use in a variety of space environments.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with minimum of 10 or more years’ of experience or a Master’s Degree with 8 or more years of experience
Experienced in selection and testing of materials for space-based applications
Skilled in identifying noncompliant materials/processes within complex systems
Experience with Space/Aerospace industry standards (e.g. US citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Intimately familiar with the hazards of the space environment and experienced with the selection of materials and process for robust space hardware.
Experience with qualification of parts, materials and processes for space applications
Basic proficiency in CAD programs (Inventor, Solidworks, ProE, etc)
Basic familiarity with numerical methods and data processing (MATLAB, Python, etc)
Effective communication skills with the ability to interface with the team and organization and prioritize tasks, projects, and personnel from a variety of disciplines
 
We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
 
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
 
Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.



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