Senior Materials & Process Engineer – Epoxy Bonding Lead

Castelion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stock incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Four weeks of paid time off per year

Job summary

A defense technology firm in California is seeking a Senior Materials & Process Engineer to develop and validate epoxy bonding processes for hypersonic missiles. This role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in materials engineering, preferably in the aerospace sector, along with a Bachelor's degree. The successful candidate will evaluate materials, optimize manufacturing processes, and perform material testing. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are a must. Comprehensive benefits and stock incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials and processes engineering, preferably in aerospace or automotive.
• Strong knowledge of materials properties and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select appropriate materials based on design requirements.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure product quality.
• Perform material testing to evaluate suitability for applications.
• Prepare technical reports and process documentation.
• Investigate material or process-related failures for corrective actions.

Skills

Materials characterization techniques

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Metallographic mounting

OM/SEM microscopy

Job description

A defense technology firm in California is seeking a Senior Materials & Process Engineer to develop and validate epoxy bonding processes for hypersonic missiles. This role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in materials engineering, preferably in the aerospace sector, along with a Bachelor's degree. The successful candidate will evaluate materials, optimize manufacturing processes, and perform material testing. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are a must. Comprehensive benefits and stock incentives are offered.