Materials Test Engineering Technician (ET4)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time (100%) of the ESSCA Group support to the NASA EM22 Materials Test, Chemistry & Contamination Control Branch. The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, comprised of 10 companies and located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. ASED focuses on career development through programs like the Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, personalized mentoring, and networking events. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed for employee well-being, including wellness programs, paid holidays, and generous time off. The dynamic team is united in the mission to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School diploma or GED or equivalent; and at least 5 years of experience, or an Associate’s Degree.
Experience operating in a mechanical materials test lab.
Experience with MTS and Instron material test system operation and test method development.
Must be well-versed with ASTM standards.
Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Responsibilities

Works integrally with engineers/scientists and exercises practical knowledge of a wide range of technical, engineering, and scientific methods in the areas of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, drafting, or assembly disciplines.
Applies standardized rules or operations that require training and experience in mechanical material testing.
Performs specific projects involving specialized or complicated procedures and applies a wide variety of test and inspection techniques to various engineering and scientific aspects to make on-site determinations.
Resolves operational problems to ensure appropriate interaction between components and recommends improved procedures, and modifies parts, instruments, and equipment.
Utilizes a variety of complex instruments, gauges, and methods to perform work on critical units or multiple subunits of a system or device.
Communicates with personnel in problem resolution, coordinates the work, reviews, analyses and the integration of the technical work of others.
Performing calibrations of laboratory equipment in accordance with ISO 17025.
Operating electromechanical and servo-hydraulic test machines to perform mechanical materials tests according to ASTM and NASA standards.
Communicating with customers and providing status updates on testing progress.