Materials, Processes and Testing Engineer Position Overview At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Materials, Processes and Testing Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Responsibilities This position is contingent upon contract award and funding approval of winning a program. * Author, publish, review, and revise material specifications, process specifications, test specifications, manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures, test plans, and test reports. * Select / recommend materials, processes, and test methods to inform Design, Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, and Supply Chain decisions. * Conduct and support material property testing at coupon, element, subcomponent, and component / full-scale levels. * Conduct and support process development trials at coupon, element, and subcomponent levels. * Operate and support the maintenance of manufacturing equipment and test equipment. * Analyze material property data collected from material property databases and / or material property testing. * Investigate existing and emerging material technologies and collaborate with material manufacturers to evaluate those technologies. * Execute MP&T engineering tasks in support of aircraft development programs, aircraft production programs, and technology development projects. * Participate in knowledge sharing with colleagues. * Estimate labor and non-labor costs for executing MP&T work. * Participate in meetings with colleagues, stakeholders (functional and program), and customers (internal and external). * Operate Microsoft Office products, CAD software, statistical analysis tools, PLM software, SAP, and material / process modeling software Minimum Requirements * BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering from an accredited university. * Must be a US Person * Minimum of 5 years work experience in the aerospace industry or related field. * Must be willing to perform hands-on manufacturing, hands-on testing tasks, and computer based tasks. * Must have proficient written and oral communication skills. * Must have experience using Microsoft Office applications and CAD software. * Must be knowledgeable in the different material groups (i.e., metals, polymers, ceramics, composites). * Must have experience analyzing material property data collected from material property databases and / or material property testing. * Must have experience writing and reviewing material specifications, process specifications, test specifications, manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures, test plans, and test reports Preferred Requirements * Experience using a universal load frame. * Experience using CAD software such as CATIA, Solidworks, NX to create models. * Knowledgeable in current and emerging manufacturing processes. * Knowledgeable in current and emerging material technologies. * Experience operating process modeling software / tools (e.g., Raven, COMPRO). * Experience writing research grants or supporting business capture activities. Physical Requirements * Ability to transport objects up to 35 pounds. * Travel (up to 25%) to customer, supplier, and other Aurora Flight Sciences facilities. * Ability to maneuver around equipment in test labs and on aircraft and work in a manufacturing facility supporting all elements of composite and metal manufacturing Salary Range (Annualized USD) * Minimum Range: $68,000.00 to $122,000.00 * Maximum Range: $84,000.00 to $150,000.00