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Overview:
The Materials Science and Metallurgy Branch serving the Materials and Processes Laboratory (EM31) at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL has an opening for a Materials Test Engineer. This materials engineering role will be part of a high performing team including engineers, technicians, and interns. Be a part of our team, as we support the exciting challenge to return mankind back to the Moon and beyond.
Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond. This position has been aligned with Tuskegee University. To learn more Tuskegee Career Site
Position Description:
The Materials Diagnostics Engineer:
Serves as a technical specialist in materials diagnostics and metallographic analysis.
Works according to standard operating and safety procedures and develops them.
Collaborates on a multi-disciplinary team to achieve project success and delivery in a specified timescale.
Develops cut plans, materials diagnostics testing reports, contributes to sample databases and performs general engineering tasks in metallography and materials diagnostics labs.
Uses computers and computer software daily to generate reports, gather data and communicate test results.
Interfaces with Engineering and Science Services Capabilities Augmentation (ESSCA) engineers, ESSCA technicians, and NASA customers as part of their daily duties.
Degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited university. Typically, educational and experience requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 5 years’ experience, Masters with at least 3 years’ experience or Ph.D.
The candidate is required to have technical experience or qualifications in one or more of the following areas:
Knowledge or background in Materials Science and Engineering.
Experience in a lab environment and general lab safety.
Highly organized with demonstrated skills to simultaneously coordinate and manage multiple projects to full completion.
Adapting to the changing environments of technology development, while maintaining and gaining certifications for critical processes.
Working in a team environment with other technicians and engineers.
Proficiency with using computers and applicable software to gather, store and recall testing data and communicate testing results and reports. Implement machine commands for test execution and data collection.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Communicating verbally and in writing: work, test results, problems, and proposed actions with engineers, customers, and government representatives. Ability to thoroughly document findings and actions is essential.
A highly qualified candidate will have some or all of the following experience:
Background in materials science, metallography and materials diagnostics.
Experience in the handling of hazardous chemicals utilized in chemical etching including hazardous waste stream safe practices.
Proficiency in data capture in a lab environment.
Independently troubleshooting laboratory problems, identifying appropriate corrective actions, and implementing corrective actions upon approval.
Production and testing of aerospace hardware.
Experience with data collection and presentation.
ASTM test methods concerning materials compatibility and analysis.
Experience in metallographic sample preparation and the use of materials diagnostics tools such as hardness testers, auto-polishers, digital cameras, optical and scanning electron microscopes.
Proficiency in ASTM test methods.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
General office environment (60%), lab environment (40%). 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%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (<5%)
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%). Requires sitting at a desk to write reports and perform engineering task activities (10%). Requires walking, standing, lifting, bending in a lab environment with hazards that require wearing safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, gloves, and other personal protective equipment to perform some operations (80%). Work will be performed on-site at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (100%).
Equipment and Machines
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). Requires the ability to operate materials test equipment (50%).
Attendance
Normal workday is from 6:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday. Overtime during the week and weekends may be required to meet schedules (50% max). Attendance and being prompt is important to provide continuous service to the customer; adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences is required. Regular attendance and punctuality are mandatory for meetings and other planned occasions. (100%).
Other Essential Functions
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, 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 U.S. Citizenship is required.
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