Senior Additive Manufacturing Materials Engineer (Aerospace Propulsion)

The Exploration Company • Germany

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AI Summary

Lead the qualification and development of advanced additive manufacturing (AM) processes for aerospace propulsion systems, including Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and laser powder bed fusion. Oversee materials characterization, process certification (NASA/aerospace standards), and large-scale component production. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate functionally graded and bi-metallic components while managing lab equipment and quality assurance.

Key Highlights

Develop and qualify AM processes for aerospace propulsion components, including DED and laser powder bed fusion

Oversee materials characterization, powder specifications, and post-process heat treatments for high-performance alloys

Certify AM parts to NASA/aerospace standards and manage ISO 9001-compliant quality control

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute materials maturation plans for new AM processes and alloys, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards

Operate AM machines in development environments and troubleshoot process inconsistencies for propulsion components

Lead certification efforts for AM parts, including NASA/aerospace compliance testing and non-destructive evaluation (NDT)

Manage onsite materials lab equipment, budget for consumables/maintenance, and establish SOPs for powder/process characterization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design functionally graded/bimetallic components and optimize post-process heat treatments

Document technical reports, process specifications, and quality assurance procedures for AM development

Technical Skills Required

Additive Manufacturing (AM) Processes (DED, Laser Powder Bed Fusion) Materials Science & Metallurgy (Aerospace Applications) Process Qualification & Certification (NASA/Aerospace Standards)

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Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance provided

Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates

Equal opportunity employer (diversity-focused)

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Nice to Have

Materials modeling (microstructure/property prediction)

CAD/Simulation software (NX Suite, ANSYS)

Statistical process control and NDT methodologies

Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.In addition to Nyx, we are actively developing Typhoon, the largest full-flow staged combustion engine ever to be built in Europe.We are looking for a talented to join our mission and contribute significantly to the development and in-house production of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies for our propulsion products powering all our space vehicles.Role Overview

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