Materials & Processes Engineer

5 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Astrion Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Overview
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.

Desired Qualifications / 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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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