Material & Process Engineer 3

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL. Relocation assistance available. Travel: up to 10%.

About the role

ULA is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to support launch-related testing and day-to-day laboratory operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This onsite position reports through the Parts, Materials, and Processes organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and evaluate results for mission-critical test specimens.
• Coordinate specimens, test plans, and operational media sampling with site-supporting laboratories; review results for completeness and interpret as required.
• Write laboratory test reports and communicate results to internal customers.
• Perform quantitative chemical analysis of hydrocarbon fuels and other gaseous commodities/propellants, wet/bench chemistry, standard laboratory housekeeping, microscopy, particle counting, and cleanliness verification.
• Support analytical chemistry equipment including calibration, functional checks, and resolution of equipment anomalies.
• Conduct perishable materials shelf-life extension testing for select materials.
• Perform part and material failure analysis investigations as required.
• Provide directions and propose solutions for unique testing needs.
• Participate in the review of discrepant parts and materials, identify root cause, and develop and implement preventative/corrective actions across all sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or a similar field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in a chemistry lab setting.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate priorities, conduct testing, and resolve test anomalies with minimal oversight.
• Hands-on experience performing quantitative chemical analysis using the following laboratory equipment: Gas Chromatograph, FT-IR, Optical Microscope, Gas-moisture analyzer, Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectrometer, Kinematic Viscometer, Flash point analyzer.
• Experience with analytical chemistry test method development and instrument troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience performing chemical analysis in accordance with Military, NASA, and commercial specifications such as ASTM.
• Comfortable working with compressed flammable and oxidizing gases as analysis media.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Ability to qualify for a DoD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Person as defined in ITAR (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or protected individual).

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience with cryogenic propellant analysis (liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen, liquid natural gas, RP1), precision clean evaluations (particle counting and NVR analysis), hydraulic fluid analysis, and trace gas analysis.
• Experience preparing and working with trace-level analytical standards.
• Unknown materials characterization experience.
• Experience working under laboratory quality control programs such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or AS9100.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution.
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work environments.
• Most salaried employees work a "9/80 schedule," enjoying every other Friday off.