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Firefly Aerospace · 18 hours ago

Sr M&P Engineer, Metallics

Briggs, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end space transportation company on a mission to enable launches and operations in space. The Metallic M&P Engineer will apply their technical knowledge in metallurgy to support design, manufacturing, testing, and R&D projects, serving as a materials engineering expert.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for manufacturing and design teams in the areas of metallic material and processes selection and optimization, qualification, and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability, and capability

Evaluate and propose materials which may be used in new or existing designs

Establish test scopes for material characterization and allowables development and identify required equipment or external test resources to carry out this testing

Design, lead and perform related material testing and evaluation, such as microscopy, failure analysis, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, and corrosion testing

Prepare manufacturing and material procedures and requirements for metallic materials for internal and external customers

Represent Firefly on various industry task groups related to metallic materials and manufacturing (AMS, ASM, Nadcap, SAMPE, etc.)

Develop and own material and process specifications in alignment with requirements, capability, and quality needs

Coordinate inputs from Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering functions and deliver metallurgical testing/analysis results and consultancy to these functions deliver internal and external customer satisfaction

Conduct trade studies for new and improved parts, designs and processes

Lead or support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA)

Lead materials engineering design and drive material technology selection in alignment with Propulsion Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain

Define or refine materials technology roadmaps and partner with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Universities, National Labs, etc. to advance materials development for Firefly products in advance of business need

While maintaining focus on quality, reliability, performance, cost and development predictability; provide consulting and support for unplanned critical needs

Provides guidance, coaching and training to other materials engineering employees, mentors junior staff and broadly shares experience and knowledge across the organization

Qualification

Materials ScienceMetallurgical EngineeringMaterial TestingFailure AnalysisMaterial CharacterizationData AnalysisEngineering StandardsCoachingInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationMentoring

Required

B.S or higher in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

5+ years of experience in metallurgical materials research, testing or manufacturing

Broad technical understanding of several metallic material processes and operations including, but not limited to, casting, forging, welding, brazing, laser cladding, heat treatment, and surface engineering for aerospace applications

Ability to apply skills and knowledge of engineering principles and operational theories to solve real-world materials problems

Ability to work cross-functionally on projects that require metallurgical engineering expertise such as in material and process selection, failure analysis, material characterization, engineering standards and continuous improvement

Experienced in coordinating and conducting laboratory work and data analysis to drive technical materials engineering decisions

Ability to travel to customers and other Firefly sites up to 25% of the time

Preferred

Advanced degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent experience

Expert in material testing, (Mechanical, thermal, microscopy, metallography, NDE, failure mode & root cause analysis), data analysis and technical writing

Experience working with industry standards, such as ASTM, ASM, NASA and ISO, and their uses, limitations, and applications

Experience working on Material allowable development programs and statistical analysis

Experience working with rocket engines, thrust chambers or propulsion system is a plus

In-depth knowledge of materials process technologies and their impact on material behavior and product performance (Process-Property-Performance relationships)

Track record of innovation and delivering strategic business results in the context of materials engineering solutions

Demonstrated ability to organize technical theories and develop testing methods, correlate material properties with product performance and predict various failure modes