Amentum
Space Nuclear Reactors
MaterialTestEngineer
“Material Test Engineer at Amentum. Skills: Material testing, Space nuclear reactors, Data analysis, Laboratory systems. Perform testing for planned materials. Conduct tests and processing post test data”
Industry & Context.
Systems level analysis needed to validate test readiness; Review analysis and test results
Ability to attain a security clearance, Some travel may be required, Longer hours during testing, Must be a US Citizen, Must have a STAR ID
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to attain a security clearance through the Department of Defense, Cursory electronics background, Basic knowledge of electric propulsion concepts, Hands-on experience with space propulsion research and development, Some knowledge of small pressure fed thrusters, Hardware Interfaces – can review a schematic and know what we’re trying to accomplish and implement, Knowledge of nuclear types of fuels and reactors, Basic working knowledge of cryogens and fuels, Experience writing test plans and implementation of them into final test products, Hands-on experience with laboratory pressure systems tubing, gauges, valves, and fittings, Working knowledge of vacuum chambers and large volume air tanks, Proficiency with off-the-shelf data acquisition instruments, Must be a US Citizen, Must have a STAR ID
Nice to Have
Degree from an ABET-accredited university
What You'll Do.
Perform testing for planned materials
Conduct tests and processing post test data
Generate peer reviewed white papers
Perform systems level analysis
Review analysis and test results
Maintain training on-site and off-site
Design and implement laboratory-scale plumbing
Model and wire breadboard-scale through network-scale communications
Program microprocessor devices
Model and wire facilities power interfaces
Program and integrate custom laboratory devices
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Generate peer reviewed white papers
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