Materials and Processes Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 19, 2026. Analytical Mechanics Associates scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) of Hampton, VA is actively seeking an entry to early career level Mechanical Engineer with experience in both Materials & Processes and Contamination Control in support of spaceflight hardware. The qualified candidate will provide technical solutions and expertise to a wide range of difficult problems surrounding the design, analysis, manufacture, testing, preparation and storage of sensitive flight project components to be utilized for both research and spaceflight. This position will support the Research, Science and Engineering Services (RSES) contract onsite at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA.
The qualified candidate will be responsible for the development and review of hardware requirements, assessing material selection and its application in spaceflight environments, contamination control processes and their application, effective communication with other engineering and management personnel, and overseeing the contamination control processes during assembly, integration, storage, shipment, and testing of spaceflight hardware.
The salary range for this position is $73,000 to $124,000commensurate with education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Generate processes to be used on contamination sensitive spaceflight hardware during all life cycle phases
- Assess hardware design for issues in material selection and processing applications
- Develop reports, presentations and other documentation
- Generate contamination control procedures
- Knowledge of acceptance standards for spaceflight hardware applications
- Attend meetings and teleconferences and be ready to discuss issues seen in design, analysis, qualification and acceptance plans and reports
- Oversee developed hardware's contamination prevention through all life cycle phases
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or chemical engineering
- Experience with Contamination Control for spaceflight hardware
- Knowledge of aerospace materials, and their associated processes, uses, applications and limitations
- Ability to work independently under general direction only
- Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills
- US citizenship or Permanent Residence.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous work experience with spaceflight hardware in a cleanroom environment
This is an onsite position at NASA Langley Research Center and requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence.
Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.