SEM Characterization Technician — Shape Advanced Materials

Cantos Ventures; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Equity

Four weeks paid time off

10 company paid holidays

Medical plans 100% employee coverage

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a detail-oriented SEM Characterization Technician to support the TPS material development program. You will prepare specimens, operate SEM, and characterize advanced aerospace materials with the Materials & Processes team, ensuring high-quality microscopy data for development, qualification, and production.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, safe lab practices, and collaboration across disciplines to drive rapid progress in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in materials science, metallurgy, or related field.
• Experience with metallographic specimen preparation and microscopy techniques.
• Experience operating SEM equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for SEM analysis using standard metallographic preparation techniques.
• Operate SEM equipment to characterize metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials.
• Perform microstructural characterization including coating dimensional measurements and morphology.
• Generate microscopy reports and maintain organized image and data archives.
• Coordinate characterization activities with the Materials & Processes team.
• Maintain SEM, polishers and all laboratory equipment; ensure safe practices.

Skills

Metallographic specimen prep

Microscopy techniques

SEM operation

Attention to detail

Laboratory work

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in materials science or related field

Job description

Castelion is seeking a detail-oriented SEM Characterization Technician to support the TPS material development program. You will prepare specimens, operate SEM, and characterize advanced aerospace materials with the Materials & Processes team, ensuring high-quality microscopy data for development, qualification, and production.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, safe lab practices, and collaboration across disciplines to drive rapid progress in a high-stakes environment.