Manager, Stage Materials & Processes Engineering

6+ years of relevant materials & process engineering experience

Proficiency in general materials and processes activities such as M&P qualification, failure analysis, experimental design, and allowables development

2+ years of demonstrated ability to lead with technical excellence, empathy and inclusivity in an applicable role

Experience across the full launch vehicle product lifecycle

Experience with launch vehicle stage products (primary structures, mechanisms, fluid systems, avionics)

Experience with launch vehicle materials and processes (aluminum, nickel-based, stainless steel, friction stir welding, arc fusion welding, structural composites, etc.)

$150,000

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$224,000 USD

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Build, lead, and develop the Stage Materials and Processes Engineering team as the accountable M&P leader for development, design, manufacturing, and reuse of Terran R stage systems

Collaborate with key partner teams across the product lifecycle, including Vehicle Engineering, our Materials Lab, Weld Development, NDE, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain

Fight to keep Terran-R on track through manufacturing dispositions, appropriate risk mitigation, and root cause/corrective action

The Materials & NDE Engineering team is responsible for the development, characterization, and inspection of materials across the Terran R launch vehicle. We specialize in rapid implementation of material systems through robust internal testing capabilities and first principles driven qualification approaches. We have recently made our first primary structure, supported introduction of next generation powder additive alloys in the Aeon-R engine, and developed 100% in-cell NDE inspection capabilities for WAAM manufactured hardware.

Support annual operating plan and organizational activities (budget, headcount, staffing)

Foster an empathetic, supportive, accountable, honest, and communicative team culture