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Materials & Processes Engineer

United States, Houston · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials & Processes Engineer to join the JETSII Contract. The Materials & Processes Systems will support NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

Job Responsibility

  • Advise, guide, and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection, process control and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic offgassing, and processes specification
  • Assist in review and development of hardware, analysis, operation, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing
  • Formulate presentations and present to program boards as appropriate
  • Implement M&P system requirements into hardware design and develop verification and validation plans and statements
  • Provide input to program/project specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated into all program/project specifications at the right level
  • Review project/program documentation, specifications, and engineering drawings to ensure M&P requirements are met for spaceflight hardware
  • Assess whether standard vendor processes meet requirements, and if not, clearly define changes that need to be implemented
  • Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements
  • Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight system
  • Other duties as required

Requirements

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in the field or in a related area
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems)
  • 7 or more years of related work experience in Materials and Processes
  • Knowledge in materials and processes for space applications, including materials selection (metallics and nonmetallics), design for corrosion prevention and electrical bonding, failure analysis, heat treatment, adhesive bonding, contamination control, etc.
  • Familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, testing
  • Knowledge in engineering drawing review for materials and processes
  • Overall background on M&P working knowledge for different systems: propulsion, crew compartments, environmental life support systems, thermal, and electronic systems
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to critically assess manufacturing/material processes and designs
  • Willingness to learn and coordinate across other disciplines is highly desired
  • Ability to assess and prioritize tasks and identify potential technical risks
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Nice to have

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering
  • 10 or more years of related Materials and Processes work experience for spacecraft
  • Previous experience in material selection (metallics and nonmetallics) for electrical components, corrosion prevention, flammability prevention, oxygen compatibility, processes qualification, contamination control, development, test, and evaluation for NASA and/or aerospace projects
  • Previous experience in directing, guiding, and coordinating a technical team is highly desirable
  • Previous experience with human space flight system engineering and integration practices

What we offer

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
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