Materials & Process Engineer

Axiom Space-posted 10 months ago
Houston, TX
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Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. Our team is looking for an energetic and dynamic Materials & Process Engineer who will work in a collaborative engineering team environment who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom’s Space Suit team with the design and development of structural and mechanical components of the space suits.

  • Advise, guide, and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection, process control, and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic off-gassing, and processes specification.
  • Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations.
  • Provide input to program/project specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated into all program/project specifications at the right level.
  • Review project/program documentation and specifications to ensure NASA standards are met regarding Materials and Processes used in spaceflight hardware.
  • Assess whether standard vendor processes meet M&P requirements, and if not, clearly define changes that need to be implemented.
  • Review production drawings for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements.
  • Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts for additive manufacturing, including the development of material specifications, process specifications, supplier qualifications, part qualifications, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates.
  • Support the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.
  • Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements.
  • Be familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, testing.
  • Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • B.S in Engineering, Math, or Materials Science.
  • 10 + years of experience in material and process engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of NASA standards and material data requirements for spaceflight hardware.
  • Demonstrable mastery/success of materials and process engineering.
  • Direct work experience in Metallurgy (heat treatment, corrosion control, additive manufacturing, welding, failure analysis, etc.).
  • Knowledge in metallurgy includes aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, etc.
  • Familiar with requirements for contamination control and verification methods for space hardware.
  • Knowledge of engineering drawing review for materials and processes.
  • Broad materials & processes support metallic materials including additive manufacturing (AM), forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, welding, brazing, anodization, and passivation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Result-oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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