Senior Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Material Specifications for raw materials, components, and assemblies across all RMS systems including propellants, cases (metal and composite), ablatives, insulators, adhesives, coatings, and…
• Create Process Specifications for manufacturing operations including propellant processing, composite fabrication (filament winding, tape-wrapping, compression molding), ablative component manufacturing, bonding and…
• Develop Standard Acceptance Test Procedures and NDI technique sheets for incoming materials, in-process inspection, and finished hardware (X-ray, CT scan, ultrasonic, radiography)
• Review and standardize existing work instructions into formal, configuration-controlled specifications with clearly defined process windows and acceptance criteria
• Serve as the subject matter expert for materials selection, processing, and qualification across solid rocket motor systems including propellants, cases, thermal protection systems, nozzles, igniters, and other…
• Lead materials characterization programs including mechanical testing, thermal analysis, rheology, cure kinetics, and ablation performance evaluation;
• Provide materials and process expertise to Design and Manufacturing teams; review drawings and manufacturing plans, support design reviews, and troubleshoot production issues
• Drive material and process qualifications from development through production readiness; manage supplier technical relationships and qualification activities

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of materials and process engineering experience in aerospace, propulsion, or defense applications
• Proven experience developing material specifications and process specifications for production programs
• Strong technical background in multiple areas such as:
• Experience with material characterization, testing, and documentation
• Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and leading root cause investigations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment