Materials and Processes Engineer

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) develops, integrates, and applies new and innovative technologies to meet the challenges of working in space and other harsh environments. We are ideally positioned to meet the growing needs of NASA and the expanding commercial and Department of Defense (DOD) markets.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Materials and Processes Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Software Engineering section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

**International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**

THE MATERIALS AND PROCESSES ENGINEER WILL:

* Advise, guide, and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection, process control, and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic off-gassing, and processes specification.
* Provide input to program/project 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 ensure M&P requirements are met for spaceflight hardware.
* Assess whether standard vendor processes meet requirements, and if not, clearly define changes that need to be implemented.
* Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements.
* Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight systems.
* Other duties as required.

REQUIRED

* 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.
* Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
* Knowledge in materials and processes for space applications, including materials selection (metallics and nonmetallic), design for corrosion prevention and electrical bonding, failure analysis, heat treatment, adhesive bonding, contamination control, etc.
* Knowledge in metallurgy to include aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, etc.
* Familiar with requirements for contamination control and verification methods for space hardware.
* Familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, testing.
* Knowledge in engineering drawing review for materials and processes.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to critically assess manufacturing/material processes and designs.
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED

* 5 or more years of related work experience with materials and processes.
* 15 or more years of direct work experience in Metallurgy (heat treatment, corrosion control, additive manufacturing, welding, failure analysis, etc.).
* Knowledge of industry standards for materials specifications and data analysis (MMPDS, AMS, NAS, MIL).
* Previous experience in material selection (metallics and nonmetallic) for electrical components, corrosion prevention, flammability prevention, oxygen compatibility, processes qualification, contamination control, development, test, and evaluation for NASA and/or manned spacecraft projects.
* Knowledge in contamination control and molecular outgassing testing and qualification for aerospace applications.
* Previous experience working in a precision cleaning laboratory/facility.
* Previous experience with human space flight system engineering and integration practices.
* Implementation of system requirements into hardware design and development.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors