Lead Materials Engineer: SEM & Metallurgy

Amentum Holdings, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax‑saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Materials Engineer for the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will lead characterization and testing in SEM/EDS, perform high‑level microscopy, and guide failure analysis for advanced aerospace materials.

The role requires hands‑on expertise, SOP development, and collaboration with ESSCA engineers and NASA customers. The position is full‑time, on site in Huntsville, with a focus on delivering high quality results and supporting Moon-to-Mars goals.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Materials Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on SEM/EDS capability in materials characterization.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Proven experience with aerospace materials and metallurgy diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the laboratory super-user and primary technical expert for SEM/EDS systems.
• Lead high-resolution imaging, compositional analysis, fractography, and microstructural evaluations.
• Oversee advanced sample preparation: sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching, sputter coating.
• Lead root-cause failure analyses and provide technical reports and recommendations.
• Develop SOPs and testing methodologies for challenging material samples.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians on SEM usage and safety.

Skills

SEM expert

Failure analysis

Materials testing

Python

Education

B.S. in Materials Science

Tools

SEM

EDS

TEM

XRD

FIB

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Materials Engineer for the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. You will lead characterization and testing in SEM/EDS, perform high‑level microscopy, and guide failure analysis for advanced aerospace materials.

The role requires hands‑on expertise, SOP development, and collaboration with ESSCA engineers and NASA customers. The position is full‑time, on site in Huntsville, with a focus on delivering high quality results and supporting Moon-to-Mars goals.