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Applied Scientist, Materials Characterization and Simulations, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing
Pasadena, California, United States
$143k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
PhD in a relevant field; expertise in materials characterization and computational modeling; experience with cross-team collaboration; proficient in scientific programming.
scientific programming, computational modeling, materials characterization techniques
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Territory Sales Manager Material Characterization
Los Angeles, California, United States
$105k-$118k/yr RemoteFull Time
Anton Paar
Anton Paar: Manufacturer of high-precision analytical instruments and process measurement systems.
Experience in technical or analytical-instrument sales preferred; bachelor's or master's in natural science or engineering; strong communication and presentation skills; valid driver's license and passport; ability to travel up to 50-60% and work independently.
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Lead Materials R&D Technician (Materials Lab - Characterization)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$26-$44/hr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
3+ YOEHigh school diploma, 3+ years aerospace testing lab experience with thermal instrumentation (DMA, TMA, DSC, TGA, LFA), team management and scheduling experience, hands-on equipment operation, ability to lift 30 lbs, willing to work overtime/weekends, ITAR eligibility required.
DMA, TMA, DSC, TGA, LFA, Microsoft Office, ERP, ASTM
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Test Engineer (Solar Chemistry) - Space Solar
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Starpath
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field, 1+ years hands-on experience characterizing thin-film/optoelectronic/photovoltaic materials and devices; experience with materials and device characterization, stability testing, and data analysis.
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
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Senior Process Engineer Solar
Los Angeles, California, United States
$140k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in a technical field; 5+ years in materials/process engineering; experience with solar array processes and characterization.
SEM, EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD, Python, MATLAB
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Materials Scientist — Organic Crystal Growth & Process Engineering
Pasadena, California, United States
$154k-$217k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
3+ YOEPhD in chemical/ materials science or related field; 3+ years experience; strong materials development and characterization background.
COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Fluent, Siemens FLOEFD/StarCCM+, NX, SolidWorks, CNC machining, 3D printing, NMR, GC/MS, LC/MS, SEM, AFM, XRD, DSC, TGA
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Senior Scientist (Oligonucleotide Conjugation)
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
$124k-$167k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amgen
AmgenNASDAQ: AMGN: Develops and manufactures biotechnology medicines for serious diseases.
2+ YOEExperience designing, synthesizing, purifying, and characterizing oligonucleotide conjugates; proficiency with chromatography for oligonucleotides; ability to drive conjugation projects and communicate results.
ELISA, SPR, FRET, BLI, DSF, DLS, IEX, RP-HPLC, SEC, LC-MS, automated oligonucleotide synthesizers
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Silicon Validation Engineer
Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area
OnsiteFull Time
Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Bachelor’s degree; experience with high-speed SerDes, CTLE/DFE/PLL; lab characterization; Python programming; knowledge of USB, PCIe, DP protocols.
High-Speed Oscilloscope, BERT, Python, SerDes, CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, PLL
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Hardware Verification Engineer, New College Graduate, (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA)
Agoura Hills, California, United States
$82k-$131k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Teradyne
TeradyneNASDAQ: TER: Designs and manufactures automated test equipment and advanced robotics systems.
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Physics, proficiency in Visual Basic and SCPI, bench characterization experience with oscilloscope and pattern generator, familiarity with multi-GHz signals; master's preferred.
Visual Basic, Python, MATLAB, C#, SCPI, oscilloscope, pattern generator
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Postdoctoral Researcher-Biomaterials and Hydrogel Engineering
Woodland Hills, California, United States
$70k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation: Develops personalized medical technologies through bioengineering and convergent science.
PhD in related field (recent grad preferred), hands-on hydrogel design/synthesis/characterization, cell–material interaction experience, strong publication record and communication skills.
rheology, mechanical testing, confocal imaging, flow cytometry, microfluidics, bioprinting
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Postdoctoral Scholar, Van Dam Lab, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging
Los Angeles, California, United States
$69k-$83k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or similar with microfluidics focus; experience in fluidic circuit design, CAD, microfabrication, prototyping, and device characterization; strong experimental planning and communication skills.
CAD, PDMS
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Surface and Interfacial Scientist – Thin Films & Optical Coatings
El Segundo, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
PhD in materials science or related field; expertise in surface characterization (XPS/AFM); experience in optical coatings and thin films; ability to travel; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
XPS, AFM, LabView, Python
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Senior Associate Scientist, R&D Chemistry
Hawthorne, California, United States
$80k-$131k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Regeneron
RegeneronNasdaq: REGN: Discovers and manufactures medicines for serious diseases.
5+ YOEMSc in synthetic organic chemistry, 5+ years industry small-molecule drug discovery experience, hands-on multistep synthetic execution, retrosynthetic analysis, compound isolation/characterization, spectroscopic interpretation.
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Senior Staff Testing Engineer
Westlake Village, California, United States
$120k-$178k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Marvell
MarvellNASDAQ: MRVL: Designs and develops high-performance semiconductor and infrastructure solutions.
8+ YOEPh.D. or Master’s in EE/Physics/Photonics, 8+ years in silicon photonics design/characterization/production testing, expertise in integrated optics, automation with Python/LabVIEW/C++, and statistical data analysis.
Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, LCA, Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA), JMP, MATLAB, Pandas, NumPy, SQL
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Scientist III, Process Chemistry (Antibody-siRNA Conjugates)
Madison or Pasadena or San Diego or Verona
$110k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ: ARWR: Develops RNAi medicines to treat genetic and intractable diseases.
PhD or BS/MS with industry experience; hands-on siRNA conjugation development; knowledge of oligonucleotide/antibody chemistry, linker design, purification and analytical characterization; GMP scale-up and CRO/CDMO oversight.
HIC, SEC, IEX, LC-MS, AEX, chromatography, TFF/UF-DF
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Brownfields Mid-Level Environmental Scientist (Field Oversight – West)
Los Angeles or Seattle or Idaho or Dallas or Chicago
$56k-$80k/yr RemoteFull Time
Toeroek Associates
Toeroek Associates: Provides environmental and technical consulting services to government entities.
4+ YOEBS in engineering/geology/environmental science,4+ years contaminated-site characterization/remediation experience,Phase I/II ESA experience,knowledge of federal/state cleanup laws,Microsoft Excel proficiency,periodic travel required.
Microsoft Excel
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Navigation Engineer, GNC
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Furientis
Furientis: Develops cost-effective, high-volume interceptor missile systems.
7+ YOE7+ years navigation/estimation experience, designed and flown an EKF, deep inertial/GNSS expertise, flight-grade C/C++ or Rust and Python (NumPy/SciPy), hardware-in-the-loop and sensor characterization experience, U.S. Person, on-site Los Angeles with monthly weekend travel.
C/C++, Rust, Python, NumPy, SciPy, Claude Code, Codex, HWIL, GNSS RF simulator, IMU, GNSS receiver
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