Flammability & Nonmetallic Materials Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking a Flammability & Nonmetallic Materials Engineer, focusing on projects connected to NASA. The role involves selecting textile materials and conducting flammability tests for space exploration applications.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience, particularly with polymer materials and fire testing. A commitment to teamwork and effective communication is crucial.

This position offers competitive salary, benefits including 401(k) matching, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in relevant engineering field.
• Experience with high-performance films and fibers like PTFE, PEEK.
• Knowledge of polymer testing standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving textile materials selection and flammability testing.
• Support NASA programs with soft goods and polymer materials.
• Coordinate testing according to NASA standards at White Sands Test Facility.

Skills

Textile materials selection

Flammability testing

Polymeric materials expertise

Strong teamwork

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Polymer Science, Materials Science, etc.)

Tools

FTIR

DSC

TGA

SEM/EDS

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration and working with a diverse team to design systems that enable space exploration while benefiting people on Earth? Amentum, in partnership with NASA, seeks a Flammability & Nonmetallic Materials Engineer to join Aerodyne Industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving textile materials selection, flammability testing in high‑oxygen atmospheres, ignition characterization, and battery thermal runaway tests.
• Support NASA programs by providing expertise in soft goods and polymeric materials exposed to varied atmospheres, high vacuum, and extreme temperatures.
• Advise on selection of nonmetallic and fibrous materials for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) development.
• Coordinate flammability, ignition, and combustion tests in accordance with NASA‑STD‑6001 at the White Sands Test Facility.
• Develop flammability configuration coupons from soft goods and polymeric materials.
• Review NASA reports, requirement documents, proposals, and related literature on nonmetallics and fibrous materials.
• Conduct testing and characterization of nonmetallic materials as required.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Fire Science, or related field) with a minimum of 2–5 years of experience.
• Experience with textile and polymer materials, including high‑performance films, foams, and fibers such as PTFE, PVDF, Aramids, Polyimide, PEEK, PBI.
• Familiarity with flammability, fire, flame, or combustion testing on polymers.
• Proficiency in characterization methods such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM/EDS.
• Knowledge of polymer testing standards.
• Strong teamwork, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver presentations.

Preferences

• Experience with textiles for structural applications.
• Previous support of a NASA project.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits with 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options, disability and life insurance, pet insurance.
• Professional growth opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Please contact [e-mail] for reasonable accommodations.