Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer Subject Matter Expert
Description
This position is part of the Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate. The primary focus of this position is manufacturing large aluminum aerospace structures using fusion welding and friction stir welding processes. However, this isn’t a welding engineering position.
Qualifications
- BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university is required.
- Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a master’s degree with at least 28 years of experience, or B.S. with at least 30 years of experience.
- Relevant candidate work experience will be evaluated against ESSCA contract engineering labor categories.
- The candidate is required to have and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities.
- The candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class.
- The selected candidate must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience planning and supervising the manufacture of large, welded aluminum aerospace structures.
- Previous experience developing inputs into paperless (electronic) manufacturing execution systems.
- Previous experience identifying and documenting manufacturing nonconformances.
- Previous experience resolving manufacturing nonconformances and presenting the solutions to oversight boards for concurrence/approval.
Work Environment
Work will be performed on-site at MSFC. As such, moving to the Huntsville, Alabama area would be required. General office environment (40%), industrial welding / manufacturing development laboratory / machine shop (60%). Requires ability to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, and clients. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communications, both verbally and in writing (50%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (
Physical Requirements
- Sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
- Sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (30%).
- Standing, sitting and walking in a lab environment with hazards that require wearing safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, foot protection, gloves and/or protective clothing to perform some operations (60%).
Work Hours
Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.
Other Essential Functions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment (100%).
Compensation Details
SME3 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insurance