Aerospace Materials & Processes Technologist II

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena seeks a Level II Material and Processes Technologist to join the Thermal, Propulsion, and Materials Engineering Division. You will lead materials development, support design and testing, and collaborate with engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a materials-related field with relevant lab experience; a master’s or PhD is beneficial. Strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a materials-related field with required experience.
• Familiarity with materials lab equipment and testing methods.
• Experience writing, reviewing, or supporting science grants/proposals.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a team.
• Knowledge of fabrication, qualification, and testing of materials and hardware.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on moderately complex materials engineering activities under minor supervision.
• Research, propose, and lead new materials development opportunities.
• Support materials and processing in all phases of hardware design, manufacture, integration and test, ATLO.
• Work in a dynamic, development test lab environment in JPL’s Materials Testing Laboratories.
• Provide materials lab support for thermal vacuum testing, surface prep, bonding, metallography, etc.
• Partner with engineers to draft and execute sample testing plans.
• Interface with project engineers and scientists to blend engineering and science.
• Provide work direction to other personnel or students.
• Generate engineering and fabrication requirements with engineers.
• Apply policies to new situations; consult with others and participate on teams.

Skills

Lab equipment & testing

Grant writing experience

Team communication

Industrial standards knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or related

Master’s degree in similar disciplines

PhD in similar disciplines

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena seeks a Level II Material and Processes Technologist to join the Thermal, Propulsion, and Materials Engineering Division. You will lead materials development, support design and testing, and collaborate with engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a materials-related field with relevant lab experience; a master’s or PhD is beneficial. Strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency are expected.