Senior Materials & Processes Engineer, Lunar Habitat

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced M&P engineer to support crewed space hardware with a focus on material characterization, qualification, and NASA standards. You will own requirement implementation, lead cross-functional teams, and coordinate supplier qualification and testing to ensure mission-ready components.

The role requires 8+ years in M&P, familiarity with NASA standards, and the ability to travel to Blue Origin and supplier sites.

Qualifications

• MS degree in aerospace, materials, mechanical, manufacturing, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of M&P engineering experience on a crewed space program.
• Knowledge of NASA cleanliness, contamination, toxicity, and life support system materials requirements.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-6001 and related crew-facing hardware requirements.
• Experience testing and qualifying components, materials, and processes.
• Ability to travel to Blue Origin and vendor sites.
• U.S. citizen or eligible status for work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad support for aerospace-grade materials and processes across multiple materials.
• Own material and process requirement implementation and verification for crew-facing hardware.
• Lead material characterization and qualification efforts for crew-facing hardware.
• Review production drawings for large assemblies and document reviews to requirements.
• Sign off M&P releases of drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate internal and external M&P efforts including supplier qualification and testing.
• Develop internal processes to standardize material evaluation and qualification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Lunar organization teams.

Skills

Material Characterization

Material Qualification

Test Plan Development

Material Data Analysis

Fluid Compatibility Assessment

Corrosion Prevention and Control

Contamination Control

Mechanical Testing

Engineering Drawing Review

Supplier Qualification

Education

MS degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Eng, or related field

PhD in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Eng, or related field

Tools

MAPTIS

MMPDS

CMH-17

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced M&P engineer to support crewed space hardware with a focus on material characterization, qualification, and NASA standards. You will own requirement implementation, lead cross-functional teams, and coordinate supplier qualification and testing to ensure mission-ready components.

The role requires 8+ years in M&P, familiarity with NASA standards, and the ability to travel to Blue Origin and supplier sites.