Hypersonics Materials & Processes Engineer

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Stratolaunch, based near Mojave, CA, seeks an experienced Materials and Processes (M&P) engineer for the service center. You will support material specification databases, develop process specs, and lead qualification testing within an aerospace context.

Ideal candidates bring deep materials knowledge, M&P lab experience, and the ability to work with program leaders to balance technical risk with schedule and cost considerations. This role favors on-site presence at Mojave.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of material properties, characterization techniques, and failure mechanisms (e.g. composites, metallics, ceramics, coatings).
• Extensive knowledge of materials for high‑temperature aerospace applications.
• Extensive knowledge of various manufacturing processes (composite processing, welding, bonding, heat treatment, surface finishing).
• Familiarity with industry material data standards (e.g., MMPDS, ASTM) and regulatory specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of material specification databases.
• Support development of material process specifications.
• Support development of manufacturing process specifications (welding, heat treatment, additive manufacturing, machining, laminating, curing, bonding).
• Lead qualification testing of process specifications to ensure reliability and repeatability.
• Support program leaders as an M&P subject matter expert and reviewer.
• Assist with balancing technical rigor and program constraints to manage M&P risk.

Skills

Materials science

Failure analysis

Materials testing

Process specifications

Communication

Self‑reliant

Security clearance

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Stratolaunch, based near Mojave, CA, seeks an experienced Materials and Processes (M&P) engineer for the service center. You will support material specification databases, develop process specs, and lead qualification testing within an aerospace context.

Ideal candidates bring deep materials knowledge, M&P lab experience, and the ability to work with program leaders to balance technical risk with schedule and cost considerations. This role favors on-site presence at Mojave.