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Overview

GeoControl Systems is seeking a Fracture Control Engineer to join their team, focusing on defining and implementing fracture control processes for spaceflight hardware in NASA's Moon Base programs and other initiatives. The role requires collaboration with a diverse team to ensure compliance and support for deep space exploration.

Responsibilities

  • Review Fracture Control Plans, Fracture Control Summaries, and associated documentation for spaceflight hardware.
  • Perform fracture mechanics assessments, including crack growth analysis, fracture toughness interpretation, and criticality classification.
  • Review engineering drawings, material specs, and manufacturing plans for fracture control compliance.
  • Provide technical direction for fracture testing for various materials.
  • Collaborate with design engineers, stress analysts, materials engineers, and quality assurance to ensure fracture-control compliance.
  • Support technical reviews by presenting rationale, analysis results, and classification decisions.
  • Evaluate flight hardware for compliance with NASA fracture control requirements.
  • Support anomaly resolution and provide technical recommendations for fracture-related issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Aerospace.
  • 5 or more years of professional experience in fracture control or related fields.
  • Strong experience with fracture mechanics principles and damage tolerance assessment.
  • Familiarity with composite materials and their fracture behavior.
  • Hands-on experience with fracture testing and related ASTM or NASA test methods.
  • Working knowledge of NDE techniques relevant to fracture-critical hardware.
  • Ability to interpret NASA fracture control requirements and certification processes.
  • Strong technical communication skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Remote work opportunities
  • Educational reimbursement
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental and pregnancy leave

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Remote work opportunities
Educational reimbursement
401k
Health Insurance
Disability benefits
Life and accident insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental and pregnancy leave
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