Job Summary
The primary function of this role is to act as the organization’s leading expert in materials and processes, developing and implementing material design curves, specifications, standards, and qualification methods for mission-critical propulsion components. The position also involves overseeing failure investigations, ensuring consistency between materials data and the various engineering teams involved in design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing, while also mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the technology roadmap for the future.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain material design curves and standards for propulsion hardware.
- Lead failure investigations and ensure alignment of materials data with engineering teams.
- Mentor engineers and assist in their professional development.
- Contribute to the development of the long-term technology roadmap.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in aerospace materials and processes or 12 years with a relevant advanced degree.
- In-depth knowledge of aerospace metals and advanced manufacturing processes.
- Experience in establishing robust material allowables based on statistical methods.
- Demonstrated leadership in failure analysis efforts.
- Familiarity with industry-quality standards specific to aerospace applications.
