Senior Energetic Materials Scientist - Propellants

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Sr. Material Scientist (Energetic Materials) in Oxnard, CA, for an Aircraft company. Relocation is provided for qualified candidates.

You will lead development and qualification of energetic materials for aerospace systems and work across engineering, manufacturing and suppliers. The role requires 5–10 years in aerospace or related manufacturing, MS in a materials field (PhD preferred), and strong knowledge of standards and testing.

Qualifications

• M.S. in materials-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 for aerospace CAD/PAD systems.
• Characterize materials using DSC, TGA, spectroscopy; analyze aging and performance.
• Lead product development from concept to production release.
• Define material specifications and support testing.
• Troubleshoot material/manufacturing issues to improve quality.
• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, NASA, DoD, OSHA, FAA, AS9100.
• Conduct failure analyses and prepare reports.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

M.S. in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM (Enovia, Teamcenter, Windchill)

FEA

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Sr. Material Scientist (Energetic Materials) in Oxnard, CA, for an Aircraft company. Relocation is provided for qualified candidates.

You will lead development and qualification of energetic materials for aerospace systems and work across engineering, manufacturing and suppliers. The role requires 5–10 years in aerospace or related manufacturing, MS in a materials field (PhD preferred), and strong knowledge of standards and testing.