Application Engineer - Space Segment

3M•Maplewood, MN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As an Application Engineer – Aerospace & Defense, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Building strong technical relationships with satellite manufacturers, launch providers, spacecraft integrators, and government space organizations. Partner with customers to understand mission requirements and identify opportunities for 3M technologies across structural, thermal, optical, EMI, bonding, and electronic material applications. Lead technical engagement activities that drive product specification, qualification, and adoption within customer programs. Serve as the voice of the customer by translating application needs into product requirements and development opportunities. Understanding customer technology adoption and commercialization process and aligning 3M internal processes. Provide technical consultation, training, and application support through customer visits, design reviews, testing activities, and product evaluations. Develop and manage a pipeline of growth opportunities within strategic Space Segment accounts, including identifying emerging technology and market trends. Support customer qualification efforts by coordinating testing, generating technical recommendations, and guiding implementation of 3M solutions. Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Platforms, Manufacturing, and Corporate Research teams to accelerate commercialization and address customer challenges. Influence future product development by identifying unmet needs and advocating for new technologies that enable customer success in the space market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of application engineering, product development, new product commercialization, or role translating customer needs into technical product performance criteria in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Masters’s or Ph.D. degree in a science or engineering discipline
Ten (10) years of application engineering, product development, new product commercialization, or other similar role translating customer needs into technical product performance criteria in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience as a Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer, Spacecraft Materials Engineer, Systems Engineer, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or a similar role supporting flight hardware development
Demonstrated knowledge of spacecraft materials selection, qualification, and verification processes
Comprehensive knowledge of defense and aerospace industry materials, technologies, processes, and specifications
Direct experience working at a Space-focused company/start-up or with enabling technology companies
Demonstrated understanding of the Space technology ecosystem
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex problems and identify innovative solutions
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Building strong technical relationships with satellite manufacturers, launch providers, spacecraft integrators, and government space organizations
Partner with customers to understand mission requirements and identify opportunities for 3M technologies across structural, thermal, optical, EMI, bonding, and electronic material applications
Lead technical engagement activities that drive product specification, qualification, and adoption within customer programs
Serve as the voice of the customer by translating application needs into product requirements and development opportunities
Understanding customer technology adoption and commercialization process and aligning 3M internal processes
Provide technical consultation, training, and application support through customer visits, design reviews, testing activities, and product evaluations
Develop and manage a pipeline of growth opportunities within strategic Space Segment accounts, including identifying emerging technology and market trends
Support customer qualification efforts by coordinating testing, generating technical recommendations, and guiding implementation of 3M solutions
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Platforms, Manufacturing, and Corporate Research teams to accelerate commercialization and address customer challenges
Influence future product development by identifying unmet needs and advocating for new technologies that enable customer success in the space market
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.