Sr. Material Scientist(Energetic Materials)-Aerospace Manufacturing

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 a nationwide staffing company looking for a Sr. Material Scientist(Energetic Materials)-Aerospace Manufacturing with 5 - 10 years of experience in Aerospace design and manufacturing environment or equivalent industry. This is a Direct hire job in the Oxnard, CA area for an Aircraft company. Salary: $178K Relocation package: For qualified candidates

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• M.S. 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.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of aerospace/military standards and energetic materials.
• Blueprint reading, GD&T, tolerance analysis.
• Experience with SolidWorks, PLM (Enovia, Teamcenter, Windchill), FEA, and stress analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working safely with hazardous and energetic materials using required PPE.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (K) and stock purchase program
• PTO
• Performance bonus

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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