Senior Materials and Processes Engineer

MRI Technologies•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Materials and Processes Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. In this role, you will advise, guide, and provide consultation on Materials and Processes (M&P) requirements for human spaceflight hardware, working alongside NASA customers, subsystem teams, and cross-disciplinary engineering groups to deliver safe, reliable materials solutions for crewed and uncrewed vehicles supporting the Artemis Program and future deep space exploration. A typical day involves applying M&P expertise across intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments-covering materials selection, process control and qualification, corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic offgassing, and process specifications. In the morning you may be reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor processes to ensure M&P requirements flow correctly into spaceflight hardware, or developing verification and validation plans for new designs. In the afternoon you could be supporting hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing, or formulating technical findings and presenting them to program boards. The work is intellectually challenging, mission-critical, and directly tied to enabling safe human exploration beyond Earth orbit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Systems) from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 7 or more years of related experience in Materials and Processes
Working knowledge of materials and processes for space applications, including materials selection (metallics and nonmetallics), design for corrosion prevention and electrical bonding, failure analysis, heat treatment, adhesive bonding, and contamination control
Familiarity with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing
Experience reviewing engineering drawings and specifications to ensure materials and processes requirements are met for spaceflight hardware
Overall M&P working knowledge across multiple systems such as propulsion, crew compartments, environmental life support, thermal, and electronic systems
Ability to assess vendor processes, define required changes, and recommend qualification and acceptance testing that satisfies verification of requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to critically assess manufacturing and material processes and present findings to program boards
Willingness to learn and coordinate across multiple technical disciplines
Ability to assess and prioritize tasks, identify potential technical risks, and meet deadlines with limited supervision
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Typically 10 or more years of related Materials and Processes experience for spacecraft
M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering
Previous experience in material selection (metallics and nonmetallics) for electrical components, corrosion prevention, flammability prevention, oxygen compatibility, processes qualification, contamination control, and development, test, and evaluation for NASA and/or aerospace projects
Experience supporting hardware reviews, analysis, operation, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing
Experience implementing M&P system requirements into hardware design and developing verification and validation plans and statements
Previous experience directing, guiding, and coordinating a technical team
Familiarity with NASA JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
Experience with human space flight system engineering and integration practices
Experience participating in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and anomaly investigations
Demonstrated leadership in fostering collaboration, driving clear technical direction, and contributing to a culture of accountability and high-quality engineering

Responsibilities

Advise, guide, and provide consultation on Materials and Processes (M&P) requirements for human spaceflight hardware.
Work alongside NASA customers, subsystem teams, and cross-disciplinary engineering groups to deliver safe, reliable materials solutions for crewed and uncrewed vehicles supporting the Artemis Program and future deep space exploration.
Apply M&P expertise across intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, covering materials selection, process control and qualification, corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic offgassing, and process specifications.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor processes to ensure M&P requirements flow correctly into spaceflight hardware.
Develop verification and validation plans for new designs.
Support hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing.
Formulate technical findings and present them to program boards.
Assess vendor processes, define required changes, and recommend qualification and acceptance testing that satisfies verification of requirements.
Coordinate across multiple technical disciplines.
Assess and prioritize tasks, identify potential technical risks, and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
Foster collaboration, drive clear technical direction, and contribute to a culture of accountability and high-quality engineering.