Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, or related field with relevant experience
4-9 years of experience for Bachelor's, 2-7 years for Master's, or 1-5 years for Ph.D.
Strong knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications and testing
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Responsibilities
Advise on Materials & Processes requirements for IVA and EVA environments
Select and certify materials for spaceflight hardware, assessing flammability and corrosion
Define and evaluate testing and certification requirements for project compliance
Review project documentation and drawings to ensure requirements are met
Ensure vendor documentation complies with M&P requirements
Prepare and deliver technical reports during project milestone reviews
Write M&P documentation including certifications and test plans
Benefits
Participation in a collaborative learning environment
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge spaceflight hardware
Engagement with internal and external customers at all levels
Dynamic work environment with both office and field tasks
Potential for career advancement in a specialized field
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Materials & Processes Engineer, advising on Materials & Processes (M&P) requirements for spacecraft environments, selecting and certifying spaceflight hardware for properties like flammability and corrosion, and ensuring compliance through testing and documentation reviews. It requires expertise in metallic and nonmetallic materials, preparation of technical reports, and M&P documentation such as certifications and test plans, and participation in project milestone reviews.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise, guide, and provide consultation on applicable Materials & Processes program requirements for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments.
Perform materials selection, assessment, and certification of custom and off-the-shelf commercial spaceflight hardware, including flammability, toxicity, vacuum outgassing, corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
Define testing and certification requirements and evaluate test results for compliance with requirements at the project level.
Provide expertise and review of project documentation and drawings for space flight hardware to verify that requirements are met.
Review vendor documentation to ensure processes and procedures (e.g., qualification, specification, control, training, testing, acceptance, etc.) meet M&P requirements.
Knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing.
Preparation and delivery of technical reports during participation in project milestone reviews.
Write M&P documentation as needed, including certifications, process specifications, test plans, etc.
Daily tasks include interfacing with internal and external customers at all levels and working collaboratively in a team environment.
Participation in a collaborative learning environment.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, with 4-9 years of experience; or
Master's Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, with 2-7 years of experience; or
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, with 1-5 years of experience in materials and processes engineering; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skill
Excellent communication skill, verbal and written
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent presentation of technical information
Participation in a collaborative learning environment
Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
Ability to work in a team environment
Self-motivated
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
Requirements
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
About Axiom Space
Axiom Space is a private space exploration company that aims to build the world's first commercial space station. The company was founded in 2016 by Michael Suffredini, who previously served as the manager of the International Space Station program at NASA. Axiom Space plans to launch its first module to the International Space Station in 2020, and eventually detach it to form the core of its own space station. The company has partnerships with major aerospace companies such as Boeing and SpaceX.
