Materials Test Engineer; ES2

Materials Test Engineer (ES2)

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This position is full-time (100%) of the ESSCA Group support to the NASA EM22 Materials Test, Chemistry & Contamination Control Branch.

Responsibilities:

Performs work under the guidance of a senior engineer/scientist. Performs assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out mechanical material testing. May be assisted by technicians, and others who perform material testing. As development progresses and where appropriate, routine assignments may be performed independently and results reviewed for accuracy.

For non-routine work or to resolve difficult problems, the supervisor provides techniques and procedures to be applied. Most of the material testing will be in room temperature air, but some testing will be in other environments including elevated temperature and liquid nitrogen. Materials to test include composite, polymers, plastics, rubber, and concrete.

Duties will include:

• Participating in customer meetings.
• Developing test plans, test methods and schedules.
• Designing test specimens, and fixtures.
• Operating electromechanical and servo-hydraulic test machines to perform mechanical materials tests according to ASTM and NASA standards.
• Analyzing materials test data.
• Generate material test data reports.

Here's What You'll Need:

Qualifications:

Candidates for the Materials Test Engineer should have a minimum of a BS degree from an ABET accredited institution in Materials, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or related field. 1-5…