Lead Materials Lab Technician — Aerospace R&D

Latent AI; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Latent AI in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Lead Materials R&D Technician to support lab operations for material and process development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in an aerospace testing laboratory, with strong abilities in setting up and managing laboratory equipment and teams.

This role involves daily work assignment, team training, and ensuring safety standards in the lab while addressing complex testing requests. A high school diploma and 3+ years in related aerospace testing environments are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace testing with characterization testing focus.
• Experience in scheduling and coordination of team tasks.
• Experience in leadership or mentoring roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training to advance team member skillsets.
• Coordinate testing goals with area supervisor.
• Audit lab for safety hazards and propose improvements.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience in aerospace testing

Team management

Thermal instrumentation knowledge

Computer proficiency (MS Office, ERP)

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

DMA

TMA

DSC

TGA

LFA

Job description

Latent AI in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Lead Materials R&D Technician to support lab operations for material and process development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in an aerospace testing laboratory, with strong abilities in setting up and managing laboratory equipment and teams.

This role involves daily work assignment, team training, and ensuring safety standards in the lab while addressing complex testing requests. A high school diploma and 3+ years in related aerospace testing environments are required.