Materials & Processes Systems Lead

Be the Difference

Location: Johnson Space Center

Are you passionate about advancing human space exploration, enabling missions beyond Earth, and working with a diverse, mission-driven team? If so, we want you on our team.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership in materials selection, processes, and qualification for next-generation intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) space environments. Your expertise will directly impact the safety, reliability, and success of NASA's future missions.

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Materials & Processes (M&P) requirements in IVA/EVA environments.

• Advise on materials selection, process control, qualification, corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic off-gassing, and specification compliance.

• Review and support hardware design, analysis, operations, hazard reviews, anomaly resolution, requirements verification, re-flight assessments, and flight acceptance testing.

• Develop and deliver presentations to NASA program boards and leadership.

• Integrate M&P requirements into hardware design and create verification & validation plans.

• Review program documentation, specifications, and engineering drawings to ensure compliance with M&P standards.

• Evaluate vendor processes for compliance, recommend improvements, and define qualification/acceptance testing.

• Provide manufacturing, inspection, and process support for human spaceflight systems.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of NASA's human spaceflight programs.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Systems).

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Materials & Processes for aerospace or spaceflight hardware.

• Knowledge of space-qualified materials selection (metallic & nonmetallic), corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, failure analysis, adhesive bonding, heat treatment, and contamination control.

• Familiarity with material specifications, properties, and testing for space applications.

• Ability to review engineering drawings for M&P compliance.

• Broad understanding of M&P across multiple systems: propulsion, crew compartments, ECLSS, thermal, and electronics.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly assess and explain technical risks.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering.

• 10+ years of M&P experience in spacecraft or aerospace programs.

• Previous NASA or human spaceflight project experience.

• Expertise in M&P for electrical components, oxygen systems, flammability prevention, contamination control, and qualification testing.

• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

• Contribute to groundbreaking space missions that inspire the world.

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).

• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment.

Additional Information:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be required.

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Management reserves the right to select candidates at any level for which the position is advertised.

Join us in advancing NASA's mission to return humans to the Moon and prepare for future exploration of Mars. Your expertise could be the key to enabling the next giant leap

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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