Materials and Process Engineer (JR090825A-15) na JBS Solutions

Materials and Process Engineer

Are you seeking employment with a fast-growing small business who appreciates their employees?  A company who believes in investing in people? 

JBS Solutions, Inc. is an engineering and technical logistics company in Huntsville, AL. As a company dedicated to serving the community, JBS offers the unique opportunity to enrich an underutilized area of Huntsville while growing your career through NASA and DoD contracts. From systems engineering and configuration management to technical logistics and mission operations, JBS works to solve our customers' hardest problems. With a competitive benefits package and personable work environment, JBS Solutions is the ideal company to take your career to the next level.

JBS is excited to announce a new position. We are seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to join our team working on the ESSCA contract with NASA!

JBS Solutions offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team and be a part of an exciting and rewarding organization!

Job Description

The Materials and Processes Engineer will support the Human Lander System (HLS) program, contributing to the development of Moon and Mars landers. This role involves coordinating across commercial and NASA programs while ensuring compliance with NASA regulations and standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments and programs to define materials needs and contribute to mission-critical spacecraft systems.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Compliance

• Coordinate between different commercial and NASA programs
• Ensure compliance with NASA regulations and standards
• Collaborate with various departments and programs to define materials needs
• Maintain professional relationships with NASA customers, other NASA support contractors, and HLS commercial partners

Systems Development and Safety

• Contribute to the development of systems safety and reliability products for the lunar lander
• Participate in mission planning and ensure the integrity of the human-rated lunar lander spacecraft
• Work with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements, and formulate responses
• Review Hazard Analyses and safety documentation

Testing and Analysis

• Conduct materials evaluations and design analysis for research, development, manufacturing, flight, and in-space programs
• Review manufacturing processes including forging, brake forming, extrusions, welding, metal joining, surface treatments, heat treatments, and corrosion mitigation techniques
• Recommend appropriate testing protocols required to verify compliance with materials and processes standards
• Work on trade studies and participate in stakeholder reviews
• Review documentation for major milestone reviews including CBR (Certification Baseline Review), PDR (Preliminary Design Review), CDR (Critical Design Review), DCR (Design Certification Review), COFR (Certification of Flight Readiness) and other program milestones

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, specialists, and designers to enhance the overall project
• Attend HLS Project meetings and provide meeting summaries to technical leads
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Report to the team lead providing status on progress, issues, and requests for support

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as required to support program objectives

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or equivalent field

• Experience Requirements (one of the following):
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree with 15-20 years of related experience
  • Master's degree with 13+ years of related experience
  • PhD with a minimum of 9 years of related experience
• Preferred Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Experience with NASA programs and regulations
  • Background in aerospace materials and processes
  • Knowledge of human-rated spacecraft systems
  • Experience with structural testing methodologies
  • Familiarity with NASA milestone review processes
    
    
  • Familiarity with task tracking systems such as JIRA and Confluence

Selected candidate must be a US citizen. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. JBS participates in E-Verify.

JBS Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or other categories protected by law.

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