Spaceflight Materials & Processes Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Employer paid insurance

11 holidays

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Materials & Processes Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will review drawings, advise on M&P for IVA/EVA, manage MUAs/MIULs, and ensure material compliance across spaceflight hardware.

Ideal candidates hold engineering degrees with 5+ years in metallurgy/space materials and demonstrate strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 2–5 years of experience.
• Degrees in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical or Aerospace.
• 5+ years of related work experience with materials and processes.
• Knowledge in materials and processes for space applications, including materials selection, corrosion prevention and electrical bonding, failure analysis, heat treatment, adhesive bonding, contamination control, etc.
• Knowledge in metallurgy including aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys.
• Familiar with contamination control and verification methods for space hardware.
• Familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, testing.
• Knowledge in engineering drawing review for materials and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project/documentation and drawings to ensure M&P requirements for spaceflight hardware.
• Advise on M&P for IVA and EVA, including materials selection, process control, and qualification.
• Assist with MUAs, MIULs, oxygen compatibility assessments, and testing plans.
• Provide input to program specifications and ensure materials requirements are incorporated.
• Assess vendor processes and define changes needed.
• Provide recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing.
• Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight systems.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Materials & Processes

Metallurgy

Space hardware knowledge

Engineering drawing review

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering

Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace

15+ years in metallurgy or related materials field

Tools

MMPDS

AMS

NAS

MIL

Job description

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Materials & Processes Engineer to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will review drawings, advise on M&P for IVA/EVA, manage MUAs/MIULs, and ensure material compliance across spaceflight hardware.

Ideal candidates hold engineering degrees with 5+ years in metallurgy/space materials and demonstrate strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.