Aerospace Coatings Engineer — Materials Lab & Innovation

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 88,166 - 108,830; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is hiring a Materials Science Engineer – Aerospace Coatings & Paint Laboratory in Auburn, WA.

The role develops and qualifies aerospace coating formulations, tests application processes, and conducts materials testing to ensure durable, compliant finishes. You will perform lab testing, qualification activities, failure analyses, and supplier material evaluations, using ASTM methods and corrosion testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; typically 5+ years' experience or Master's/PhD with related experience.
• Hands-on experience with coatings formulation and paint systems.
• Experience with ASTM test methods and corrosion testing.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and lab reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, qualify, and optimize aerospace coating and paint formulations for production applications.
• Design, execute, and document laboratory testing to validate coating performance and regulatory compliance.
• Perform coatings characterization and root cause analyses to resolve issues.
• Evaluate supplier materials and coating systems to improve quality and cost.
• Develop, validate, and maintain coating application processes and standard test methods.
• Conduct coating performance testing including salt spray, adhesion, gloss, abrasion, weathering, and corrosion resistance.

Skills

Coatings formulation

Paint systems

Materials characterization

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Glossmeter

Salt spray chamber

QUV/weathering equipment

Job description

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is hiring a Materials Science Engineer – Aerospace Coatings & Paint Laboratory in Auburn, WA.

The role develops and qualifies aerospace coating formulations, tests application processes, and conducts materials testing to ensure durable, compliant finishes. You will perform lab testing, qualification activities, failure analyses, and supplier material evaluations, using ASTM methods and corrosion testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve