Materials And Processes Engineer - Space Systems

Company Profile

Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) is a precision engineering and manufacturing group which specializes in turn-key design, development, manufacturing, certification, maintenance, and testing of extra-vehicular and intra-vehicular (EVA & IVA) tools and equipment for astronauts; including life support and environmental control systems for space; robotic systems for military, space, and biological research; and thermal protection systems for launch vehicles. We also provide specialized engineering and support services in these areas, and astronaut training in NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.

For more information please go to www.oceaneering.com/space-systems . This position is located in Clear Lake, Texas 77058.

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.

Position Summary

OSS is looking for a Materials and Processes Engineer who will work to develop, design, manufacture, process, test and/or evaluate metallic and nonmetallic materials used in the design, fabrication, and testing of hardware products and systems as well as develop related documentation for internal or external customer review. Under the supervision of the Senior Engineering Services Manager or Project Manager you will support daily hardware M&P related issues. This work is in direct support of our NASA/Aerospace customers and includes ground prototypes as well as flight certified equipment to be used in low-earth orbit, cis-lunar orbit, and on the surface of the moon.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpret, analyze, and advise during the preparation of feasibility studies and during the selection and application of components.
• Perform technical analyses and prepare reports based on test data.
• Assist the Project Manager in the support of the customer, including preparation of proposals, change requests, design reviews, and other requirements related to the design effort.
• Conduct metallurgical investigations and evaluate laboratory results.
• Ensure compliance of special processing (e.g., heat treatment, chemical processing).
• Perform fracture analysis and fatigue life prediction of designs and existing hardware.
• Provide information and direct the preparation of design documentation.
• Select materials and support materials selection for a design concept and/or system approach based on evaluation of detailed requirements or performance specifications. Define or determine which technologies and processes are applicable. Define test and certification requirements and parameters, evaluate materials testing results to determine compliance.
• Support the Project Manager in the technical management of Subcontractor and Vendor activities.
• Use engineering techniques and judgement, based on experience, to work complex problems requiring in depth analysis and evaluation.
• Define test and program requirements and conduct negotiations and/or exchanges as may be deemed necessary.

We are looking for a colleagie who d emonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills. You should thrive in an en vironment that crosses multi-functional groups such as Design/Drafting, Analysis, Production, Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Project/Program management, and Accounting/Finance.

Required

Qualifications

• US citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Bachelor's degree in in Materials Science/Engineering or closely related field, and 5+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Fatigue/Fracture Assessment using NASGRO software package.
• Familiarity with a variety of material tasks, such as evaluating off-gassing, outgassing, stress corrosion, corrosion resistance, radiation compatibility, fluid compatibility, flammability characteristics in oxygen rich atmospheres, metallic and non-metallic joining techniques.
• Softgoods specification development and testing.
• Excellent analysis, design, systems, and math skills.
• NASA flight hardware certification experience.
• Master's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or closely related field
• Experience in supporting the design process by providing material selection recommendations, reviewing design drawings, reviewing manufacturing planning, and supporting Engineering Review Boards.
• Fatigue/Fracture Assessment using NASGRO software package.
• Aerospace materials experience.
• Strong, hands-on experience in material processes, hardware development and certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.