Metallurgy & Materials Engineer

About the role

Astrobase, a spacetech startup developing launch vehicles, is seeking a hands-on Metallurgy & Materials Engineer with 4-5 years of experience in metallography, mechanical testing and material characterization. The engineer operates testing equipment independently, runs tests to international standards, analyses results and prepares technical reports.

Key responsibilities

• Metallography and material characterization: sample preparation, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching; microstructural examination by optical microscopy and image analysis (grain size, phase identification, inclusion rating); SEM and TEM experience preferred
• Evaluate aerospace materials such as steels, stainless steels, aluminium, titanium and copper and nickel-based alloys
• Operate a universal testing machine, hardness and impact testers; tensile testing at room, elevated and cryogenic temperatures; fatigue (HCF/LCF) and creep/creep rupture testing
• Analyse and interpret mechanical test results and material properties
• Work within ASTM, ISO, AMS and EN standards, in NABL-accredited labs under ISO/IEC 17025, with AS9100 and NADCAP exposure preferred
• Prepare test procedures, work instructions and technical reports, coordinate calibration and lab maintenance, support failure analysis and material qualification, and take part in audits

Required profile

• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in a metallurgical or materials testing laboratory
• Ability to run metallography and mechanical tests independently
• Strong understanding of material behaviour, metallurgy and international testing standards
• Working knowledge of heat treatment (annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering, solution treatment, ageing)
• Aerospace, defence, automotive or third-party testing lab experience preferred

Required skills

• Metallography and mechanical testing
• ASTM, ISO, AMS, EN standards
• NABL, ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100 and NADCAP awareness