KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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 off-gassing, and processes specification.
Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations.
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 and specifications to ensure NASA standards are met regarding Materials and Processes used in spaceflight hardware.
Assess whether standard vendor processes meet M&P requirements, and if not, clearly define changes that need to be implemented.
Review production drawings for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements.
Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts for additive manufacturing, including the development of material specifications, process specifications, supplier qualifications, part qualifications, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates.
Support the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.
Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements.
Be familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing.
Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight systems.
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
B.S in Engineering, Math, or Materials Science
15 + years of experience in material and process engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
Knowledge of NASA standards and material data requirements for spaceflight hardware
Demonstrable mastery/success of materials and process engineering
Direct work experience in Metallurgy (heat treatment, corrosion control, additive manufacturing, welding, failure analysis, etc.)
Knowledge in metallurgy includes aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, etc.
Familiar with requirements for contamination control and verification methods for space hardware
Knowledge of engineering drawing review for materials and processes
Broad materials & processes support metallic materials including additive manufacturing (AM), forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, welding, brazing, anodization, and passivation
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Grit
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Perseverance
Resourceful, adaptable
Skills
Executes priorities with precision and pace
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competencies
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Extreme Ownership
Execution and Delivery
Efficiency
Effectiveness
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
Requirements
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)
Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
