Materials Test Engineer (ES2)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is seeking a Materials Test Engineer (ES2) to support the NASA EM22 Materials Test, Chemistry & Contamination Control Branch. This role involves performing mechanical material testing, developing test plans, designing test specimens and fixtures, operating test machines, analyzing data, and generating reports. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic team focused on space exploration. The work environment includes both office and laboratory settings, with some travel required. The company emphasizes employee well-being, diversity, and respect.

Requirements

Minimum of a BS degree from an ABET accredited institution in Materials, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

1-5 years of experience preferred.
Experience operating in a mechanical materials test lab.
Experience with Solid Edge CAD software.
Experience with MTS and Instron material test system operation and test method development.
Well-versed with ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

Performs work under the guidance of a senior engineer/scientist.
Performs assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out mechanical material testing.
May be assisted by technicians, and others who perform material testing.
As development progresses and where appropriate, routine assignments may be performed independently and results reviewed for accuracy.
For non-routine work or to resolve difficult problems, the supervisor provides techniques and procedures to be applied.
Most of the material testing will be in room temperature air, but some testing will be in other environments including elevated temperature and liquid nitrogen.
Materials to test include composite, polymers, plastics, rubber, and concrete.
Participating in customer meetings.
Developing test plans, test methods and schedules.
Designing test specimens, and fixtures.
Operating electromechanical and servo-hydraulic test machines to perform mechanical materials tests according to ASTM and NASA standards.
Analyzing materials test data.
Generate material test data reports.