Materials & Processes Engineer – Satellite & Payloads

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. Develop, maintain, and execute the TeraWave Materials and Processes Plan and approved materials/processes lists .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aerospace materials and processes, with a strong focus on selecting and qualifying materials for high-reliability applications. Proficient in reviewing engineering specifications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in manufacturing.

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Aerospace Materials And ProcessesMaterials Selection And QualificationEngineering Drawing ReviewNonconformance DispositioningCollaboration With Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Materials ScienceMetallurgyChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSolderingSurface TreatmentsJoining ProcessesThermal-Control MaterialsPCB/CCA Fabrication

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft StructuresPayload HardwareElectronics ManufacturingHigh-Reliability ProductsContamination ControlCorrosion ResistanceDesign-For-ManufactureDesign-For-AutomationSupplier AssessmentConfiguration Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and execute the TeraWave Materials and Processes Plan and approved materials/processes lists
Provide M&P technical authority for spacecraft structures, mechanisms, thermal hardware, RF and optical payload hardware, solar arrays, propulsion hardware, avionics enclosures, electronics, batteries, connectors, harnesses, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, and surface finishes
Review drawings, material and process specifications, source-control documents, supplier plans, and manufacturing instructions
Select and qualify materials and processes for vacuum, radiation, atomic oxygen, thermal cycling, humidity/storage, contamination, corrosion, charging, high-voltage, and launch environments
Establish and manage prohibited/restricted materials controls
Define requirements for soldering, crimping, splicing, bonding, welding, brazing, plating, cleaning, coating, torque, cure, bakeout, lubrication, handling, and repair/rework
Partner with harness engineering, EEE Parts, PCB/CCA, and Radiation Engineering teams
Plan and oversee coupon, material, process, and workmanship qualification; define acceptance criteria and verification methods; review test data and qualification reports
Support supplier assessment, special-process approval, process capability, first-article reviews, audits, nonconformances, MRB, failure analysis, and corrective action
Drive design-for-manufacture and design-for-automation improvements for high-rate production
Maintain configuration control and traceability of materials, processes, deviations, shelf-life extensions, substitutions, and supplier changes
Investigate contamination, corrosion, delamination, cracking, insulation damage, solder/interconnect failures, plating defects, and other anomalies

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in materials science/engineering, metallurgy, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in aerospace materials and processes, spacecraft or payload hardware, electronics manufacturing, mechanisms, optical/RF hardware, or another high-reliability product
Working knowledge across relevant materials and processes areas, including metals and composites, joining, surface treatments, lubrication, adhesives/coatings, contamination, corrosion, thermal-control materials, soldering, PCB/CCA fabrication, harness processes, connectors/plating, polymers, or special-process qualification
Experience reviewing engineering drawings/specifications, qualifying materials or processes, and dispositioning nonconformances
Ability to connect material/process choices to electrical, mechanical, thermal, radiation, reliability, and manufacturing outcomes
Ability to work directly with designers, technicians, manufacturing engineers, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Travel up to 15% as program needs require
Background check required for all positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses depending on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors