Senior Energetic Materials Scientist - Aerospace Relocation

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K and stock purchase program

PTO

Performance bonus

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Sr. Material Scientist (Energetic Materials) for an Aerospace Manufacturing role in Oxnard, CA. 5–10 years of experience in aerospace design/manufacturing is required; PhD preferred.

Direct hire with a salary around $178K and relocation package for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include developing/qualifying energetic materials, material characterization, leading development through production release, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards

Qualifications

• MS in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (PhD preferred).
• 5–10 years in aerospace or related manufacturing.
• Experience leading projects from proposal through production release.
• Strong knowledge of product development, qualification testing, and aerospace regulations.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, RCCA, SDRLs, and customer requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and qualify energetic materials (propellants, pyrotechnics, initiators) for aerospace CAD/PAD systems.
• Perform material characterization (DSC, TGA, spectroscopy) and analyze aging, durability, and performance.
• Lead product development from concept through qualification and production release.
• Define material specifications and support ballistic, ignition, environmental, and qualification testing.
• Troubleshoot material and manufacturing issues while improving quality, performance, and manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, NASA, DoD, OSHA, FAA, and AS9100 standards.
• Conduct failure analysis (RCCA/FMEA), prepare technical reports, specifications, and customer documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional work

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

MS in Materials Science/Engineering/Physics/C Chemistry

PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM (Enovia)

Teamcenter

Windchill

FEA

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Sr. Material Scientist (Energetic Materials) for an Aerospace Manufacturing role in Oxnard, CA. 5–10 years of experience in aerospace design/manufacturing is required; PhD preferred.

Direct hire with a salary around $178K and relocation package for qualified candidates. Responsibilities include developing/qualifying energetic materials, material characterization, leading development through production release, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards