MAIT Additive Manufacturing Materials Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Support material characterization campaigns with internal test laboratories, external testing partners and assist in the analysis and interpretation of powder, metallurgical, microstructural, and mechanical testing data.
• Support materials and process development activities, including alloy development, process parameter development, material characterization, and heat treatment optimization.
• Assist with LPBF build preparation, process monitoring, and post-build evaluation.
• Operate LPBF machines and associated equipment as required and following appropriate training.
• Prepare structured build reports and material test data summaries, ensuring consistent documentation.
• Support the creation and continuous improvement of work instructions, manufacturing procedures, qualification documentation, and standardized reporting templates.
• Support quality improvement activities, including non-conformance investigation support, data collection, and corrective action tracking.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. 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, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

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