Advanced Materials Engineer

2 weeks ago


Huntsville, Alabama, United States Jacobs ESSCA Group Full time


The Jacobs ESSCA Group is seeking a skilled Advanced Materials Engineer to join our High Temperature Polymeric Materials and Ablatives Team. This group is dedicated to supporting the Nonmetallic Materials and Space Environmental Effects Branch.

This engineering position involves collaboration with a talented team of approximately 30 professionals, including engineers, technicians, and interns. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the formulation, development, and evaluation of ceramic coatings, polymer foam insulation, and high-temperature polymer materials utilized in propulsion systems.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the formulation and testing of advanced materials.
  • Manage multiple projects effectively, ensuring timely completion.
  • Adapt to evolving technology development environments while maintaining critical process certifications.
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance testing, processing, operations, and safety protocols.
  • Utilize computer software for data management, testing results, and reporting.
  • Implement machine commands for executing tests and collecting data.


Qualifications:
A degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is required, preferably from an ABET accredited institution. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical experience, typically equivalent to:

  • BS with a minimum of 30 years of experience,
  • MS with at least 28 years of experience, or
  • Ph.D. with a minimum of 24 years of experience.


The candidate should demonstrate:

  • Strong expertise in Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Exceptional organizational skills to manage and coordinate multiple projects.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to relay work status, test results, and proposed actions to engineers and stakeholders.
  • Ability to thoroughly document findings and actions.

Join us in advancing the field of materials engineering and contribute to innovative projects that impact the future of propulsion systems.



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