Materials & Processes Engineer

Materials & Processes Engineer

Location: NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: BI Investigation

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Limited, as needed

Must be a US Citizen

Astrion is seeking a Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to join our team supporting the Orion Program and other next-generation spacecraft initiatives. As a Materials & Processes Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the development, verification, and validation of spaceflight hardware materials-ensuring compliance with NASA standards and contributing to the safety and reliability of intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) systems.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, preferably in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Chemical, or Systems Engineering.

• Typically 7+ years of experience in Materials & Processes for aerospace applications.

• Deep knowledge of materials selection, corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, contamination control, and related aerospace-specific processes.

• Familiarity with both metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing methods.

• Ability to assess materials and manufacturing processes across multiple spacecraft systems: propulsion, crew modules, environmental systems, electronics, etc.

• Skilled in reviewing engineering drawings for materials and process compliance.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to critically assess designs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering.

• 10+ years of M&P experience, particularly on NASA or aerospace flight systems.

• Background in material selection for electrical components, corrosion and flammability prevention, oxygen compatibility, and process qualification.

• Experience with human spaceflight system engineering and integration practices.
• Prior experience leading or coordinating a technical team is highly desirable.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required.
• Must be able to pass a U.S. government background investigation.
• This position may be filled at multiple levels based on candidate experience and business needs.

• Provide technical consultation on M&P requirements for space environments (IVA/EVA), including:

  • Materials selection (metallic and nonmetallic)

  • Process control and qualification

  • Corrosion prevention

  • Electrical bonding

  • Flammability and toxic off-gassing

  • Materials specification compliance

• Review and contribute to the development of hardware designs, hazard analyses, operations documentation, flight acceptance testing, and anomaly resolution.

• Develop and implement materials verification and validation plans.

• Evaluate program and project specifications to ensure accurate inclusion of M&P requirements.

• Assess engineering drawings and documentation to verify spaceflight compliance.

• Work with vendors to evaluate manufacturing processes and testing methods.

• Recommend and define qualification and acceptance testing procedures.

• Provide support during inspections and manufacturing of human-rated space systems.

• Represent M&P engineering in program boards, design reviews, and cross-functional working groups.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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