Materials & Process Principal Engineer

Cimarron Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. is seeking a Materials & Processes Principal Engineer to lead design and development of structural and mechanical components for space suits, based in Houston, TX.

You will advise on materials, processes, and test methods for IVA/EVA environments, and guide trade studies and vendor qualifications to meet NASA standards. The role requires extensive experience in metallurgy, AM, and space hardware, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and leadership of internal and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident required due to facility security.
• Background check and drug screening will be conducted.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends to meet milestones.
• 15+ years of experience in materials and process engineering.
• Demonstrated mastery of materials and processes for space hardware.
• Knowledge of NASA standards and material data requirements for spaceflight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&P requirements for IVA/EVA environments, including materials selection and process control.
• Perform trade studies and make/buy recommendations.
• Ensure M&P aspects are incorporated into program specifications.
• Review NASA-relevant documentation to meet spaceflight standards.
• Coordinate internal and external M&P efforts for additive manufacturing, including supplier qualifications and testing.
• Support standardization of material evaluation and qualification processes.
• Provide vendor guidance for qualification and acceptance testing.

Skills

Materials & Processes engineering

Metallurgy

Additive manufacturing

Space hardware familiarity

NASA standards knowledge

Engineering drawing review

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Math, or Materials Science

Tools

Additive manufacturing

Testing equipment

Job description

Position Introduction / Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Materials & Process Principal Engineer who will work in a collaborative engineering team environment who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom’s Space Suit team with the design and development of structural and mechanical components of the space suits. This position is onsite located in Houston, TX.

Key Duties

• Advise, guide, and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection, process control, and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic off-gassing, and processes specification.
• Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations.
• Provide input to program/project specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated into all program/project specifications at the right level.
• Review project/program documentation and specifications to ensure NASA standards are met regarding Materials and Processes used in spaceflight hardware.
• Assess whether standard vendor processes meet M&P requirements, and if not, clearly define changes that need to be implemented.
• Review production drawings for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts for additive manufacturing, including the development of material specifications, process specifications, supplier qualifications, part qualifications, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates.
• Support the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.
• Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements.
• Be familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing.
• Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight systems.
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• 15 or more years of experience in material and process engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of NASA standards and material data requirements for spaceflight hardware.
• Demonstrable mastery/success of materials and process engineering.
• Direct work experience in Metallurgy (heat treatment, corrosion control, additive manufacturing, welding, failure analysis, etc.).
• Knowledge in metallurgy includes aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, etc.
• Familiar with requirements for contamination control and verification methods for space hardware.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing review for materials and processes.
• Broad materials & processes support metallic materials including additive manufacturing (AM), forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, welding, brazing, anodization, and passivation.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• B.S in Engineering, Math, or Materials Science.

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family.

Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.