KBR - Houston, TX
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Houston, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Materials & Processes Engineer will work within a collaborative engineering team at KBR, primarily supporting NASA's Human Health and Performance team. The role focuses on the design and development of hardware for human space flight, ensuring that materials and processes meet NASA standards and specifications.
Responsibilities
- Advise, guide, and provide consultation on Materials & Processes requirements for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments.
- Be familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing.
- Provide input to program/project specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated.
- Review project/program documentation to ensure NASA standards are met regarding Materials and Processes used in spaceflight hardware.
- Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations.
- Assess vendor processes to ensure they meet M&P requirements and define necessary changes.
- Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing.
- Provide manufacturing process support for human space flight systems.
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Gather and analyze information related to program/project needs.
- Develop alternative solutions and work well in group problem-solving situations.
- Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time.
Requirements
- B.S in Engineering, Math, or Science.
- 0-7 years of experience in material and process engineering.
- Knowledge of NASA standards and material data requirements for spaceflight hardware.
- Demonstrable mastery/success of materials and process engineering.
- Proficient using standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Nice-to-haves
- NASA/JSC Materials and Process Signature Authority
- Fracture control experience including life cycle and safe-life calculation and analysis using both hand calculations and software.
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development opportunities
