Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Entry Level; ES2

Description

This position is part of the Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate. The primary focus of this position is manufacturing large aluminum aerospace structures using fusion welding and friction stir welding processes. This is not a welding engineering position.

Education and experience relevant to this position will be evaluated from that perspective.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and validating manufacturing processes for large-scale aluminum assemblies, ensuring compliance with NASA, aerospace, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborating with design engineering, materials engineering, NDE, quality, and production teams to optimize structural weld performance and manufacturing throughput.
• Establishing and maintaining advanced manufacturing specifications, process controls, and acceptance criteria for large welded aluminum aerospace structures.
• Supporting production readiness reviews, process hazard analyses, and manufacturing risk assessments for major parts.
• Working under guidance of a senior engineer/scientist; performing assignments to develop professional knowledge and abilities.

BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited university is required. Typically a minimum of a B.S. with 0‑5 years of experience.

Required skills:

• Previous exposure to manufacturing large, welded aluminum aerospace structures.
• Previous exposure to developing inputs into paperless (electronic) manufacturing execution systems (MES) or performing work under MES.
• Previous exposure to identifying and documenting manufacturing nonconformances.
• Previous exposure to resolving manufacturing nonconformances under oversight boards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer‑owned vehicles. Valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, defensive driving training, STAR .

Desired qualifications (presence of one or more will be a selection factor):

• Familiarity with NASA‑STD‑6016, NASA‑STD‑5006, or MSFC‑SPEC‑3679.

Work will be performed on‑site at MSFC, Huntsville, Alabama.

General office environment (40%) and industrial welding/manufacturing development laboratory/machine shop (60%). Requires effective interaction with co‑workers, managers, and clients; clear written and verbal communication.

Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (