Sealants Materials Scientist — Aerospace NPD

PPG Industries, Inc; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Family leave

Job summary

PPG Aerospace is seeking a Materials Scientist, Sealants, to lead development of aerospace sealants and potting compounds at our Burbank, CA site. The role emphasizes hands-on materials engineering, formulation development, and collaboration with internal teams to bring concepts to commercialization.

The position requires a PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry and at least some experience in polymeric materials, with a focus on fracture toughness and fatigue measurements. U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Materials Science & Engineering or Materials Chemistry.
• 0+ years of experience in materials engineering / formulation development within sealants, adhesives, coatings, composites, or polymeric materials.
• Strong grounding in materials science fundamentals and structure–function relationships in polymer materials.
• Understanding of mechanical property measurements including fracture toughness and fatigue.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and qualification of aerospace sealants and potting compounds with emphasis on new product development.
• Conduct hands-on lab work (60-70%) and literature/IP/customer engagement (30-40%).
• Develop and implement new technologies translating into commercial products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to scale-up, qualify, and commercialize new materials and product extensions.

Skills

Materials science

Polymer materials

Fracture toughness

Fatigue testing

Security clearance eligibility

US citizen or permanent resident

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering or Materials Chemistry

Job description

PPG Aerospace is seeking a Materials Scientist, Sealants, to lead development of aerospace sealants and potting compounds at our Burbank, CA site. The role emphasizes hands-on materials engineering, formulation development, and collaboration with internal teams to bring concepts to commercialization.

The position requires a PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry and at least some experience in polymeric materials, with a focus on fracture toughness and fatigue measurements. U.S.