Aerospace AM Materials Engineer: Powder & Post-Processing

XWING; California (MO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 137,700; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks a Materials Engineer for its Additive Manufacturing team to own the full material lifecycle for AM metallic components, from feedstock qualification through post-processing and failure analysis. You will work at the intersection of lab work and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment in Marina, CA.

Requirements include a B.S. in a related field and 2+ years in metallic materials characterization or processing; familiarity with AM processes and materials

Qualifications

• B.S. in Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in metallic materials characterization, processing, or manufacturing engineering.
• Working knowledge of metallic powder characteristics, handling, and qualification.
• Familiarity with one or more metal AM processes.
• Experience with common materials characterization techniques (e.g., microscopy, hardness, mechanical testing).
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to author specs and present to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet program deadlines (onsite in Marina, CA).

Responsibilities

• Powder & Feedstock Materials: Own incoming qualification and lot acceptance of metallic feedstocks; develop and maintain feedstock control procedures; characterize powder degradation and establish reuse limits; manage powder suppliers: acceptance specs, source approvals, and non-conformances.
• Surface Finishing & Post-Processing: Define and qualify AM surface finishing; characterize surface roughness, residual stress, and sub-surface microstructure; qualify coatings and surface treatments; establish acceptance criteria and inspection methods; identify and qualify heat treatment processes for AM parts.
• Specifications, Suppliers & Compliance: Investigate coupon- and component-level failures; perform fracture analysis and drive corrective actions; author material and process specifications; support materials allowables and design-allowable data packages; partner with stress, design, and quality on material inputs, qualification packages, and MRB dispositions.

Skills

Metallic materials characterization

AM processes knowledge

Materials processing

Microscopy & hardness testing

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials/Metallurgical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

MS/PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

X-ray CT

Job description

Joby Aviation seeks a Materials Engineer for its Additive Manufacturing team to own the full material lifecycle for AM metallic components, from feedstock qualification through post-processing and failure analysis. You will work at the intersection of lab work and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment in Marina, CA.

Requirements include a B.S. in a related field and 2+ years in metallic materials characterization or processing; familiarity with AM processes and materials