52 characterization jobs at 28 companies in Pomona, CA

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Materials Characterization Technician II
Long Beach, California, United States
$26-$35/hr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
2+ YOE2+ years machining experience operating/programming CNC lathes, mills, or EDM; machine maintenance and calibration; inspection with calipers/micrometers; interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
CNC lathes, CNC mills, wire EDM machines, CAD, G-code, CAD/CAM software, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators
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Environmental Characterization/Remediation Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Irvine, California, United States
$71k-$107k/yr HybridFull Time
Jacobs
JacobsNYSE: J: Global provider of professional engineering and technical services.
3+ YOEBachelor's in geology or related field, 3+ years delivering environmental site characterization/remediation projects, 40-hr HAZWOPER (or ability to attain), EMR not specified, strong verbal/written communication and field oversight skills.
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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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Silicon Validation Engineer
Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area
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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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Project Scientist Position 2026-2027
Irvine, California, United States
$104k-$229k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of California
University of California: A public research university system providing education and healthcare.
Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field required; experience in advanced materials, manufacturing, characterization, biomaterials, energy materials, modeling, or nanoscale materials preferred.
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Sr Research Engineer - Polymer Materials (Fontana, CA, US, 92337)
Fontana, California, United States
$120k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
James Hardie
James HardieNYSE: JHX: Manufacturer of fiber cement siding and exterior building products.
0+ YOEPhD in polymer science/engineering or MS with 3–10 years of experience; PVC expertise; AI-assisted material characterization; travel ~35%; strong communication.
PVC, extrusion, formulation development, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheometer
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Materials Engineer II
Torrance, California, United States
$115k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Antares
Antares: Designing and manufacturing microreactors for defense and space missions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in materials/mechanical engineering, 2+ years materials engineering experience, proficiency in optical/electron microscopy and mechanical property evaluation, materials characterization and failure analysis.
optical microscopy, electron microscopy
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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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Sr Scientist I Analytical Chemistry- Mass Spec
Irvine, California, United States
$97k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
Extensive mass spectrometry experience (LC-MS, TOF, Orbitrap) for protein characterization, method development, and regulatory-compliant analytical work; advanced degree or equivalent experience expected.
LC-MS, TOF, Orbitrap, mass spectrometry
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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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Principal/ Sr. Principal SiC Technologist - U.S. Government Programs
Torrance, California, United States
$150k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Navitas Semiconductor
Navitas SemiconductorNASDAQ: NVTS: Designs and markets next-generation power semiconductors for high-efficiency applications.
10+ YOEPh.D. and 10+ years in semiconductor device technology with deep SiC experience; expertise in high-voltage device characterization, reliability, program execution, and U.S. government program compliance.
TCAD
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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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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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Senior Thin Film Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$100k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MKS Instruments
MKS InstrumentsNASDAQ: MKSI: Supplies process control instruments and chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing.
3+ YOEBachelor's in Materials Science, Physics, or Engineering; 3+ years thin film manufacturing experience; experience with deposition chamber hardware, troubleshooting, and process characterization; strong communication; Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Systems Engineer II
Irvine, California, United States
$84k-$134k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BD
BDNYSE: BDX: Manufactures medical devices, surgical instruments, and pharmacy automation systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, minimum 2 years systems engineering or product development experience, system-level characterization, test development, risk analysis, statistical methods; familiarity with medical device standards and embedded systems preferred.
Polarion, RV&S, Python, MATLAB