Job Title: Material Test Engineer Job Description As a Material Test Engineer, you will be responsible for providing daily support to structures production. Your expertise in lightweight design or carbon fiber reinforced plastics will be advantageous, along with your prior experience in non-metallic materials and processes. Responsibilities + Determine materials and production processes for new launcher structures and related space products. + Define and optimize manufacturing instructions for composite structures. + Lead material characterizations and support structural design of space structures. + Support production using existing processes and introduce new manufacturing processes. + Solve problems associated with production processes. + Oversee the entire production process and guide technicians. + Perform development tests and create technical documentation. + Establish technical delivery specifications and manufacturing procedures. + Negotiate with customers and suppliers on materials and production processes. + Assist in proposal development for new projects, including cost estimations and material choices. Essential Skills + Experience in materials engineering, particularly in composite materials. + Hands-on experience with composite materials and test reports. + Experience within a test lab environment. + Proficiency in writing and executing test plans. + Knowledge of test methods and Material Review Board (MRB) processes. + Experience with non-conformance issues. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Specialization in lightweight design or carbon fiber reinforced plastics. + Experience with polymer fiber plastic is preferred. + Involvement in SAE teams during college is advantageous. Work Environment This position is based onsite in Trinity, AL. The work hours are flexible, typically from 7 AM to 4 PM. The role involves working within a lab environment and requires collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient production processes. Job Type & Location This is a 12 month Contract to Hire position based out of Trinity, Alabama. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $57.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Trinity,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.