Senior Materials and Processes Engineer, Metallurgy Long Beach, California, United States

$135,000 - $170,000/Yr

Tbwa Chiat/Day - Long Beach, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Long Beach, CA

About the position

The Senior Materials and Processes Engineer, Metallurgy at Vast will play a crucial role in supporting the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This position involves leading materials selection, process development, and qualification for metallic materials, ensuring the integrity and performance of materials used in space applications. The engineer will work closely with a talented team to contribute to the mission of advancing space exploration for humanity.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials selection, process development, and M&P qualification for metallic materials used on an artificial-gravity space station.
• Establish qualification criteria and lead test campaigns for metallic materials including material characterization, mechanical properties, joining practices, heat treatment, non-destructive testing, and other special processes.
• Write and interpret material and special process specifications.
• Ensure that specification acceptance/inspection procedures, and processing instructions, are complete and properly controlled.
• Perform root cause and corrective action analyses to solve problems encountered with internal or vendor manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in materials science, materials engineering, weld engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience working with aluminum alloys, stainless steels, and/or nickel-based alloys in a materials engineering role.

Nice-to-haves

• Materials of Science degree in Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrable knowledge in materials and manufacturing review and selection, development, and qualification for aerospace applications.
• Knowledge of joining processes (e.g. brazing, orbital tube welding, etc.).
• Knowledge of primary production processes (e.g. conventional wrought product forms, extrusions, forgings, etc.).
• Knowledge of secondary production processes (e.g. heat treatment, plating, etc.).
• Understanding of standard Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) techniques used in aerospace.
• Experience planning and executing material allowables development.
• Experience with failure analysis and fractography including characterization techniques.
• Capable of interfacing with and conveying concepts within all levels of our organization.
• Strong academic foundation coupled with hands-on experience.
• Desire to mentor interns, less experienced engineers, and technicians.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Free catered meals and snacks and beverages
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• One Medical membership
• ClassPass credits
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
• Other discounts and perks