The Materials Test Engineer evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform materials characterization testing and analysis under the supervision of a senior engineer.

Duties will include: developing test plans and schedules, coordinating testing in the laboratory to ensure efficient operations, designing test specimens and fixturing, operating electromechanical and servo-hydraulic test machines to perform materials mechanical tests according to ASTM and NASA standards, analyzing materials test data, reporting results and participating in customer meetings.

The majority of testing will be in room temperature air, but some testing will be in other environments including: elevated temperature, liquid nitrogen, liquid hydrogen, and high pressure gaseous hydrogen. Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables. The individual will be assisted by technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Job Requirements:

A degree in Materials, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred.

Required:

At least 2 years applicable experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience with CAD software, preferably Solid Edge or Pro Engineer, is desired.