We are seeking an exceptional Materials Engineer who combines analytical capabilities with technical writing. This person would be responsible for performing material selection assessments for space environments, investigating opportunities for materials first continuous improvements, and authoring technical specifications or inspection plans. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in aerospace or medical device engineering and new product development.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in materials engineering, metallurgy, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline
2 years of experience with materials selection, testing, and processing or fabrication methodologies in the aerospace or medical sector
Preferred Skills:
Masters degree or PhD in materials engineering or related technical discipline
Demonstrated ability to author, revise, and maintain technical specifications
Knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials used in spaceflight hardware
Experience with sheet metal fabrication, metallic coatings, and cleaning processes
Familiarity with roll to roll processing, injection molding, thermal interface materials, or composite processing
Proficiency in statistical analysis, experimental design, and procedure generation
Experience with characterization techniques including SEM EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, spectrophotometry, Optical microscopy, Hardness testing
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
Understanding of process variable interactions and their impact on material performance
Experience working in high volume manufacturing environments
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across all organizational levels
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