Materials Test Engineer (ES2)

About the role

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. This position is part of the ESSCA Group support to the NASA EM22 Materials Test, Chemistry & Contamination Control Branch.

Responsibilities

• Performs work under the guidance of a senior engineer/scientist.
• Develops test plans, test methods and schedules.
• Designs test specimens, and fixtures.
• Operates electromechanical and servo-hydraulic test machines to perform mechanical materials tests according to ASTM and NASA standards.
• Analyzes materials test data.
• Generates material test data reports.

Requirements

• A minimum of a BS degree from an ABET accredited institution in Materials, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience operating in a mechanical materials test lab.
• Experience with Solid Edge CAD software.
• Experience with MTS and Instron material test system operation and test method development.
• Well-versed with ASTM standards.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with Solid Edge CAD software.
• Experience with MTS and Instron material test system operation and test method development.
• Well-versed with ASTM standards.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

Compensation details are provided as a good-faith estimate. 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.

Schedule

The normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.

Essential Functions

• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client.
• Requires ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment.
• Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities.
• Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks.
• Requires ability to work in a materials test lab.
• Requires ability to work in an office and laboratory environment.

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks.
• Requires ability to work in a materials test lab.
• Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities.
• Requires ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment.

Other Essential Functions

• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Original Posting

This job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.