Materials Engineer I

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Hampton, VA

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Materials Testing Engineer to support the Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) contract at NASA Langley Research Center. The work focuses on developing faster, more comprehensive characterization methods for ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials to support safe, reusable supersonic and hypersonic flight vehicles. Tasks include assisting with a micro-X-ray computed tomography (CT) machine, CT reconstructions, porosity analysis, digital volume correlation, and mechanical testing. The project also aims to build new material-property databases using AI/ML and data collected through digital volume correlation; candidates with AI/ML skills are strongly preferred. The role involves laboratory testing of materials and coatings, AI/ML software development, data collection and analysis, and hands-on work with experimental setups, instruments, and test equipment. The engineer will collaborate with engineers and researchers to evaluate materials and AI/ML performance. The stated annual pay range is $60,000 to $75,000, depending on experience, education, and location. U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required. AMA describes itself as a small business headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, with operations in several U.S. locations and more than 60 years of experience in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization. The company describes its work environment as engaging, collaborative, and supportive, and states that it supports employees’ professional growth.

Requirements

Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with AI/ML software development.
Comfort working with chemicals and in a chemistry laboratory environment.
Self-motivated and hardworking, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a research-oriented environment.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MATLAB or LabVIEW.
Experience with ceramic processing, microscopy, mechanical testing, or other hands-on laboratory techniques.
Skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in laboratory testing of materials and coatings.
Conduct AI/ML software development.
Support data collection, documentation, and analysis.
Perform hands-on work with experimental setups, instruments, and test equipment.
Collaborate with engineers and researchers to evaluate material and AI/ML performance.
Assist in operating a micro-X-ray computed tomography (CT) machine and perform CT reconstructions, porosity analysis, digital volume correlation, and mechanical testing.