Materials and Processes Engineer

Corvid Technologies • Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

Corvid's Launch Services group is looking to add an additional Materials Engineer to support the development, qualification, and manufacturing of high-performance aerospace structures. The candidate will work primarily with ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and refractory alloys in demanding launch and high-speed flight environments. The candidate will join a diverse, growing team of engineers that design, build and launch systems ranging from Sounding Rockets to high-speed targets for DoW organizations. The engineer in this role will develop a strong technical foundation in materials behavior, manufacturing process development, and DoW qualification requirements. The candidate will work across the full product lifecycle from process definition and vendor oversight through qualification testing, coordinating closely with design and simulation teams to evaluate design iterations. They will develop and execute test activities that verify system performance against program requirements and support successful transition to production. Some sample tasking will include: Serve as the materials and manufacturing liaison to design and simulation teams, translating requirements into producible processes and flagging constraints early in the design cycle. Develop and execute qualification test protocols that demonstrate design and manufacturing capability to DoW customer requirements (including writing test plans, supporting on-site testing, and preparing test reports) Support manufacturing process development and definition for CMC and refractory alloy components Coordinate with external fabricators and material suppliers to ensure compliance with design specifications and qualification requirements

Requirements

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Position requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in a Mechanical or Materials Engineering (or related STEM discipline)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree is plus
• Exposure to manufacturing process development, fabrication oversight, or vendor coordination in an aerospace or defense context is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with aerospace-grade materials including ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and/or refractory alloys (e.g., rhenium, tungsten, molybdenum-based alloys) is a plus
• Experience/Knowledge to do Finite Element analysis is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the materials and manufacturing liaison to design and simulation teams, translating requirements into producible processes and flagging constraints early in the design cycle.
• Develop and execute qualification test protocols that demonstrate design and manufacturing capability to DoW customer requirements (including writing test plans, supporting on-site testing, and preparing test reports)
• Support manufacturing process development and definition for CMC and refractory alloy components
• Coordinate with external fabricators and material suppliers to ensure compliance with design specifications and qualification requirements

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via our generous 401(k) Matching
• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross - including a PPO and High-Deductible offering (with company HSA contribution)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure)
• Career Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Company provided life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth
• Attractive corporate facilities that include Lake Norman access, out-door activities (including grills) and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees