Materials and Process Engineer for Human Lander System

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Position Overview

Amentum Space Exploration Division is seeking a Materials and Processes Engineer to support the Human Lander System (HLS) program, contributing to the development of Moon and Mars landers. This role involves coordinating across commercial and NASA programs while ensuring compliance with NASA regulations and standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments and programs to define materials needs and contribute to mission-critical spacecraft systems.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Compliance

• Coordinate between different commercial and NASA programs
• Ensure compliance with NASA regulations and standards
• Collaborate with various departments and programs to define materials needs
• Maintain professional relationships with NASA customers, other NASA support contractors, and HLS commercial partners

Systems Development and Safety

Testing and Analysis

Team Collaboration and Communication

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or equivalent field

Bachelor's degree with 15-20 years of related experience Master's degree with 13+ years of related experience PhD with a minimum of 9 years of related experience

Experience with NASA programs and regulations Background in aerospace materials and processes Knowledge of human-rated spacecraft systems Experience with structural testing methodologies Familiarity with NASA milestone review processes

Familiarity with task tracking systems such as JIRA and Confluence?

Work Environment

Essential Functions

Work Environment :

General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (

Physical Requirements :

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (

Equipment and Machines :

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance :

Normal workday is from 7 : 30 through 4 : 30 , Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions :

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of Citizenship is required.

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