Materials and Processes Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Hampton, VA

3d•$73,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking an entry- to early-career Mechanical Engineer with experience in Materials & Processes and Contamination Control for spaceflight hardware. The engineer will provide technical solutions for the design, analysis, manufacture, testing, preparation, and storage of sensitive flight-project components used in research and spaceflight. The position supports the Research, Science and Engineering Services (RSES) contract onsite at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The role includes developing and reviewing hardware requirements; assessing material selection and use in spaceflight environments; applying contamination-control processes; communicating with engineering and management personnel; and overseeing contamination-control activities during assembly, integration, storage, shipment, and testing. The salary range is $73,000 to $124,000, commensurate with education and experience. AMA describes itself as a small business with operations across several U.S. locations and more than 60 years of experience in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization. The company says it offers a collaborative and supportive work environment and a substantial benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or chemical engineering.
Experience with contamination control for spaceflight hardware.
Knowledge of aerospace materials, including their processes, uses, applications, and limitations.
Ability to work independently under general direction.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience with spaceflight hardware in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

Generate processes for contamination-sensitive spaceflight hardware across all life-cycle phases.
Assess hardware designs for issues involving material selection and processing applications.
Develop reports, presentations, and other documentation.
Generate contamination-control procedures.
Apply knowledge of acceptance standards for spaceflight hardware.
Attend meetings and teleconferences and discuss issues in design, analysis, qualification, and acceptance plans and reports.
Oversee contamination prevention for developed hardware across all life-cycle phases.