Engineer

Boeing; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing BR&T in New Orleans seeks a Materials Physics and Processes Engineer at entry, associate, or mid-level to support Space Launch System programs. You will work on materials, thermal protection, and contamination control, collaborating across engineering teams and production to deploy robust solutions.

The role emphasizes qualification of new materials, process development, and adherence to aerospace standards in a 100% onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctorate of Science in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• ABET accreditation preferred for USA hires; equivalent combinations considered.

Responsibilities

• Generates specifications, test plans and documents for materials and processes deployment.
• Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations and promotes standardization.
• Evaluates emerging technologies for business needs.
• Develops and qualifies new materials, parts and processes to meet requirements.
• Supports test and audit programs for manufacturing and engineering processes.

Skills

Materials science

Thermal protection

Aerospace materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Materials testing equipment

Space mission processes

Job description

Material Physics and Processes Engineer (Entry, Associate or Mid-Level)

Job Description

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BR&T is looking for a Materials Physics and Processes Engineer based out of New Orleans Louisiana supporting the Space Launch System. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry Associate or Mid-Level Engineers.

Position Responsibilities

• Generates specifications test plans and other documents to manage the deployment of materials parts and processes
• Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations and promotes standardization across business activities
• Evaluates emerging technologies for potential application to business needs
• Develops and qualifies new materials parts and processes to meet requirements
• Integrates new technologies as appropriate
• Assists test and audit programs of manufacturing and engineering processes to applicable requirements
• Conducts analysis to determine reasons for failures of materials parts and processes
• Implements corrective and preventative actions responding to non-conformance conditions and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Designs develops and qualifies computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements

The specific skills associated with these requirements should include the following

Thermal Protection (TP) and Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

• Experience with requirements leading up to and inclusive of spray on and pour applications in addition to substrate clean Water Break Free (WBF) prime verification testing TPS application and verification testing
• Experience with manufacturing techniques and processes used to apply and verify system materials
• Experience preparing and verifying planning documents used to guide and clarify processes used to compile manufacturing floor procedures and presentation of such to respective boards including but not limited to the Specification Control Board
• Experience with production scale-up process development verification and validation in the manufacturing environment
• Experience with transition of material and process lab qualification data and requirements to efficient and effective manufacturing processes

Contamination Control Engineering

• Experience with Contamination Control and the application in Manned Space Flight Vehicles
• Experience with Government Industry and Engineering Specifications
• Experience with governing documents and specification in the manufacturing environment

Aerospace Materials Engineering

• Experience with processes and materials used in space flight vehicles such as bonding adhesives films tapes coatings primers etc. used in nominal flight and cryogenic environments

Metallurgy

• Experience with 2000 series aluminum alloys Inconel and titanium
• Experience with corrosion in 2000 series aluminum alloys

Fasteners and Application

• Experience with aerospace fasteners standards and applications.

This position is expected to 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering Materials Science/Engineering Chemistry or other related engineering/science disciplines

Typical Education/Experience

Entry (Level 1)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Associate (Level 2)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Mid-Level (Level 3)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace: Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement: This position is for 2nd shift.

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range

• Entry Level: $64600 – $87400
• Associate Level: $77350 – $104650
• Mid-Level: $95200 – $128800

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.Export Control Details: US based job US Person requiredEqual Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.