Materials Test Engineering Technician

Position: Materials Test Engineering Technician (ET4)
Your Impact:
The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #1 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News). Join Our Journey At Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED your growth is our priority! That's why we offer an array of exciting opportunities for your career development.

From the transformative Team Lead Academy to education reimbursement, personalized mentoring, and engaging company-sponsored networking events, you have the power to shape your professional journey in a way that aligns with your aspirations. Find Your Community At the heart of our thriving business are the incredible people who make it all possible. We celebrate a vibrant array of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Here, we foster an environment where everyone-employees, clients, and partners alike-are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Prioritize Your Well-Being Our extensive benefits package is designed with your health in mind. Enjoy wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off, employee perks, and so much more. We're here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life-both at work and ether, We Soar Our dynamic team consists of 10 companies united in a single mission: to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond.

Join us on this extraordinary adventure! This position is full-time (100%) of the ESSCA Group support to the NASA EM22 Materials Test, Chemistry & Contamination Control Branch. Responsibilities:
Works integrally with engineers/scientists and exercises practical knowledge of a wide range of technical, engineering, and scientific methods in the areas of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, drafting, or assembly disciplines. This individual applies standardized rules or operations that require training and experience in mechanical material testing. Performs specific projects involving specialized or complicated procedures and applies a wide variety of test and inspection techniques to various engineering and scientific aspects to make on-site determinations.

Resolves operational problems to ensure appropriate interaction between components and recommends improved procedures, and modifies parts, instruments, and equipment. Utilizes a variety of complex instruments, gauges, and methods to perform work on critical units or multiple subunits of a system or device. Communicates with personnel in problem resolution, coordinates the work, reviews, analyses and the integration of the technical work of others.

Duties will include:
* Performing calibrations of laboratory equipment in accordance with ISO 17025.
* Operating electromechanical and servo-hydraulic test machines to perform mechanical materials tests according to ASTM and NASA standards.
* Communicating with customers and providing status updates on testing progress. Here's What You'll Need:

Qualifications:

Candidates for the Materials Test Engineering Technician should have a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or equivalent; and at least 5 years of experience, or an Associate's Degree. Required

Skills and Experience:

* Experience operating in a mechanical materials test lab.
* Experience with MTS and Instron material test system operation and test method development.
* Must be well-versed with ASTM standards.
* Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR  Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

Essential Functions Work Environment:
Office and laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (