Senior Associate: Aerospace Materials & Processes (Redmond)

Rocketdyne; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr. Associate Engineer with a strong background in materials and processes to join our aerospace team. You will conduct lab evaluations of metallurgical specimens using optical and electron microscopy and help update materials specifications and program requirements.

The role includes interfacing with manufacturing on-site processing, supporting lab activities, and preparing for potential US security clearance in a dynamic, high‑tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of related experience; graduate degree with 0–2 years experience; or 6+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab evaluations of metallurgical specimens using optical and electron microscopy.
• Update and enhance materials specifications and program requirements.
• Interface with the internal manufacturing team to support processing on-site.
• Ability to obtain a US LEVEL security clearance.

Skills

Metallography & microscopy

Materials characterization

Lab evaluation & testing

Interfacing with manufacturing

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Optical microscopy

Electron microscopy

Job description

Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr. Associate Engineer with a strong background in materials and processes to join our aerospace team. You will conduct lab evaluations of metallurgical specimens using optical and electron microscopy and help update materials specifications and program requirements.

The role includes interfacing with manufacturing on-site processing, supporting lab activities, and preparing for potential US security clearance in a dynamic, high‑tech environment.