MAIT Additive Manufacturing Materials Intern

The role

This intern will support the development, characterization, qualification, and industrialization of materials for Laser Powder Bed Fusion technologies. You will contribute to material characterization campaigns, powder management, process parameter development, and manufacturing documentation for spaceflight hardware.

What you will do

• Support material characterization campaigns and assist in data analysis.
• Support materials and process development activities.
• Assist with LPBF build preparation, process monitoring, and post-build evaluation.
• Operate LPBF machines and associated equipment.
• Prepare structured build reports and material test data summaries.
• Support the creation and improvement of work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Support quality improvement activities and non-conformance investigation.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Good fundamentals in materials science, material characterization methodologies, and mechanical testing.
• Strong interest in additive manufacturing technologies and aerospace applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to document technical work clearly and consistently.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with LPBF technology.
• Experience with metallography, microscopy, powder characterization, or mechanical testing.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials such as nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, copper alloys, and stainless steels.
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or research environment.
• Experience preparing laboratory reports, build reports, work instructions, test documentation, or technical procedures.
• Skilled in Excel, Python, R, or similar tools for data analysis and visualization.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

Before you apply

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity. They develop vehicles including Nyx Earth, Nyx Moon, and Storm.