Materials Engineer (Metals & Polymers)

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title Materials Engineer (Metals & Polymers) Location Frederica, DE (onsite) About Us Ingersoll Rand has over 160 years of technology leadership and operates like a startup. We produce innovative flow creation and life science technologies—compressors, precision liquid and gas handling, powers—to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products serve life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Our global growth is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Job Overview We are looking for a Materials Engineer to ensure advanced materials meet the rigorous demands of human spaceflight. As part of ILC Dover, an Ingersoll Rand business, you will support NASA Materials and Processes (M&P) requirements for flight hardware. The role involves research, development, qualification, and sustainment of materials used in space system components. Responsibilities include hands‑on support of polymeric and solvent‑based material systems, participation in M&P testing, verification, documentation, and investigation of material non‑conformances and on‑orbit issues. The position offers exposure to regulated, mission‑critical materials behavior and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and design teams. Responsibilities Apply established science and engineering principles in research, design and development of materials and processes for space flight hardware. Maintain detailed knowledge of soft‑good materials, testing and manufacturing processes for space flight applications. Generate and maintain engineering and material control documents for compliance, including material drawings, identifiers, usage lists, waivers, and related program documentation. Identify, evaluate, and define material requirements and generate specifications. Perform materials testing/analysis and generate testing/analysis documentation. Effectively present materials engineering information to team members, cross‑functional partners and external clients as needed. Requirements Must be able to access shared databases with U.S. Government programs (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident). Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Textile Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, or a closely related field. Relevant experience in materials engineering, manufacturing, laboratory or process support. Foundational understanding of polymers, elastomers, coatings or solvent‑based material systems with laboratory or production exposure. Familiarity with technical documentation including material specifications, work instructions, test methods and M&P requirements. Proficiency with standard engineering tools: word processing, spreadsheet software, introductory CAD and basic 3D modeling. Clear verbal and written communication with engineers, technicians and cross‑functional stakeholders. Collaboration across manufacturing, quality and engineering functions. Compliance with laboratory and production safety, including required personal protective equipment. Core Competencies Read and interpret parts lists and technical documentation to support service and repair activities. Manage high‑volume, time‑sensitive service requests while maintaining professionalism and urgency. Coordinate between customers, internal teams and external service providers to drive resolution. Manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines with accurate tracking and follow‑up. Navigate and operate ERP and business systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Outlook) for service workflows and documentation. Preferences NASA or aerospace exposure. Co‑op, internship or senior design experience acceptable. Experience in safety‑critical industries. Exposure to polymers, coatings, elastomers systems. Familiarity with materials qualification and traceability. Experience with failure analysis and root cause. Understanding of compatibility and contamination control. Experience with structured engineering processes. Ability to document and communicate technical findings. Demonstrated technical curiosity and engineering judgment. Travel and Work Arrangements Onsite based in Frederica, DE. Possible travel, less than 10% anticipated, to local worksites as needed. What We Offer Ingersoll Rand’s comprehensive benefits package includes health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision, wellness), life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee stock grants. #J-18808-Ljbffr