Materials Engineer

Ingersoll Rand
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Delaware, Frederica
Oct 16, 2025
Materials Engineer BH Job ID: 3295 SF Job Req ID: 15727 Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are 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 Location: Frederica, DE (Onsite) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview: We're 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'll join the team behind the only proven and flown spacesuits for NASA; a legacy of innovation that has protected astronauts for generations. As a Materials Engineer, you'll be at the forefront, developing and qualifying advanced textile-based materials that make human spaceflight possible. This is not a typical engineering role. It's high-stakes and hands-on, where every decision matters. You'll identify, test, and qualify technical textiles and composite materials for spaceflight hardware, collaborating directly with textile manufacturers to ensure every material meets mission-critical performance demands. Your work will also involve developing and maintaining engineering documentation aligned with NASA's strict Materials & Processes standards. Beyond documentation, this role puts you on the production floor, solving real-time materials challenges during suit fabrication, and your expertise will help shape the integrity of suits destined for orbit and beyond. You'll also play a key role in configuration management and change control through MasterControl, ensuring precision at every stage. The engineers who thrive here are those who bring experience with technical textiles, PPE, military gear, fire-resistant fabrics, and / or inflatable systems. They are curious, collaborative problem solvers who want their work to mean something, something bigger than Earth itself. Are you ready to engineer the future of space exploration? Suit up, build what astronauts trust with their lives, and your work could walk on the Moon. Responsibilities: Employ established science and engineering principles in the research, design and development of materials and processes for space flight hardware. Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of softgood materials, their testing, and manufacturing processes, specifically for space flight applications. Generate and maintain engineering and material control documents to ensure compliance with space flight hardware requirements including material drawings, Material Identification and Usage Lists, flight or material waivers (including Material Usage Agreements and Material Review Board waivers), and other program documentation related to material/product definition and control. 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 as well as cross-functional partners and external clients/ customers as necessary. Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile Engineering, or related field of study; or equivalent combination of education and experience 4+ years of experience performing Textile Engineering tasks or similar experience with NASA M&P (materials & processes) Must work effectively cross-functionally with peers and departmental teams to deliver on time for internal and external customers, perform under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Must have strong proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software, intermediate CAD, and basic 3D modeling, along with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Proven in following work instructions, blueprints, and other technical documents, while always adhering to safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Core Competencies: Materials Expertise - Expertly test, analyze, and qualify advanced textiles and composites that make spaceflight possible. Documentation & Compliance - Create and manage critical engineering documents to ensure every material meets NASA standards. Hands-On Problem Solving - Address materials challenges on the production floor and deliver solutions that impact real-time operations. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work seamlessly across teams and with external partners to achieve precise, mission-critical results. Performance Under Pressure - Interpret complex instructions, meet tight deadlines, and maintain focus in high-stakes situations. Travel & Work Arrangements Requires U.S. Citizenship or lawful Permanent Resident due to access to shared databases and systems that support government programs. Work is fully onsite with required travel to local worksites as needed, Travel is less than 20%. Position is eligible for relocation assistance Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job as our Frederica, DE site, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to electricity. The employee is exposed to minor burns and/or cuts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Communicate with team members on a regular basis in writing and speech; use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; wear common protective or safety equipment; standing for long periods of time. The employee is frequently stooping, crawling, climbing, and performing repetitive motion with arms. The employee occasionally sits. The employee frequently lifts up to 50 Lbs. and occasionally will lift up to 75 lbs. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com. APPLY NOW