Sr. Associate, Materials and Processes Engineering

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

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Materials and Processes Engineering

Job Code

Job Location: Redmond, WA

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description Rocketdyne is seeking a skilled Senior Associate Engineer with a strong background in materials and processes engineering to join our team. The ideal candidate will have exposure to the aerospace industry as well as a materials engineering background. This role has both program facing and lab responsibilities. The role will report up within the materials engineering group and be based in Redmond, WA.

Essential Functions

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Exposure to a variety of materials characterization techniques
• Exposure to chemical or industrial environments and appropriate safety practices
• Benchtop chemistry and lab expertise

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $76,500 - $141,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris announced on January 5th, that AE Industrial Partners ("AE Industrial") has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in L3Harris' Space Propulsion and Power Systems business. This position has been identified as one that will transition to the new standalone company upon closing of the transaction. Until that time, L3Harris will continue its hiring activity within this business.