Corrosion Prevention Engineer Jobs

1 job found

5d ago

Senior Materials and Processes Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace Houston, TX

Houston, TX

5d ago

Full time Senior Corrosion Prevention Electrical Bonding

Apply Now

Job Description

Overview

Location: Houston, TX 77058. If you are passionate about human space exploration and understanding the origins of the universe, join a diverse, driven team that makes a global impact. We value creative ideas and varied backgrounds to help envision, shape, and deliver systems that enable space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth. This opportunity is with our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, tackling challenging missions for deep space exploration.

Responsibilities

Advise, guide, and provide consultation on Materials&Processes (M&P) requirements for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection, process control and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic offgassing, and process specifications.
Support review and development of hardware, analyses, operations, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing.
Prepare and deliver presentations to program boards as appropriate.
Implement M&P system requirements into hardware design and develop verification and validation plans and statements.
Contribute to program specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated into all program/project specifications at the right level.
Review project/program documentation, specifications, and engineering drawings to confirm M&P compliance for spaceflight hardware.
Assess whether standard vendor processes meet requirements; if not, clearly define changes needed for alignment.
Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing to verify requirements.
Offer inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight systems.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is typically required; a related master's degree may be advantageous, and candidates normally possess 10–15 years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems).
7+ years of related work experience in Materials and Processes.
Knowledge in materials and processes for space applications, including metallic and nonmetallic materials selection, design for corrosion prevention and electrical bonding, failure analysis, heat treatment, adhesive bonding, contamination control, etc.
Familiarity with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing.
Knowledge in engineering drawing review for materials and processes.
Broad M&P working knowledge across systems such as propulsion, crew compartments, environmental life support, thermal, and electronic systems.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to critically assess manufacturing and material processes and designs.
Willingness to learn and coordinate across other disciplines is highly desired.
Ability to assess and prioritize tasks and identify potential technical risks.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering.
10+ years of related Materials and Processes work experience for spacecraft.
Experience in material selection (metallics and nonmetallics) for electrical components, corrosion prevention, flammability prevention, oxygen compatibility, processes qualification, contamination control, development, test, and evaluation for NASA and/or aerospace projects.
Experience directing, guiding, and coordinating a technical team is highly desirable.
Experience with human space flight system engineering and integration practices.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% employer paid insurance including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)

About Mclaurin Aerospace

Mclaurin is a distinctive organization that blends research and industry to foster innovation. We actively support research, publication, and collaboration with the academic community, and we encourage our employees to stay at the forefront of new developments in their disciplines.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Security and Eligibility

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

View full job page →

Get Job Alerts

New jobs delivered to your inbox.