18 materials and processes engineer jobs at 6 companies in Palmdale, CA
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Materials and Processes Engineer
Hampton or Greenbelt or Huntsville or Dallas or Houston or Denver or Mountain View or Edwards
$73k-$124k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Analytical Mechanics Associates: Provides aerospace engineering and technical services for space missions.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or chemical engineering; spaceflight contamination-control experience; aerospace materials knowledge; strong written and oral communication; U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
Karman Industries: A thermal-technology building modular heat-processing systems for AI data centers and industry.
5+ YOEB.S. in materials/mechanical engineering, 5+ years in materials selection/qualification/process development, experience with brazing/welding and test campaigns, hands-on manufacturing process development.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
5+ YOEExperience in metallurgy, materials testing, and manufacturing processes; active US Secret clearance; 5+ years engineering experience with STEM bachelor's; hands-on lab and supplier support experience.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEActive US Secret clearance, STEM bachelor's (materials science preferred), 5+ years engineering experience (Principal) or 8+ years (Sr Principal), metallurgy and manufacturing process knowledge, lab/ metallography experience.
Principal/Sr Principal Materials and Process Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$104k-$193k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEUS Secret-clearable materials/process engineer with materials testing/qualification experience, STEM degree, Microsoft Office proficiency, and demonstrated troubleshooting and supplier/design interaction skills; travel up to 10%.
Teamcenter, JDL, Fibersim, Catia, Microsoft Office Suite
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBS in STEM (materials science preferred) with 2+ years engineering experience (5+ years for principal), U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain Secret clearance, knowledge of metallurgy, adhesives, testing methods, lab techniques, and manufacturing processes.
Hybron: American aerospace and defense composites manufacturer producing lightweight carbon-fiber components for aircraft, unmanned systems, and munitions.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or science, 3+ years of composite materials industry experience for mid-level or 5+ years with technical leadership for senior-level, materials characterization, testing, failure analysis, and U.S. Person status required.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
2+ YOESupport materials/process selection and qualification, perform failure analysis and testing, assist supplier qualification, and comply with safety and quality practices; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance required.
Space Kinetic: Privately held dual-use space technology startup building one-to-many payload deployment systems for national-security space operations.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 3–7 years of materials and processes experience with spaceflight or high-reliability aerospace hardware, including metals, composites, thermal materials, and failure investigations.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in STEM plus 2 years’ related experience, or master’s plus 0 years. Requires materials processing experience, metal/composite fabrication, repair processes, Secret clearance, and SAP access eligibility.
Principal/Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer
Palmdale, California, United States
$104k-$193k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOESTEM degree with 3–8+ years engineering experience (depending on level); material testing and qualification experience; Microsoft Office; ability to obtain US Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP/SAR).
PDM, JDL, EMAP, CATIA, VAS, Microsoft Office Suite
Principal/Sr. Principal Materials and Process Engineer
Palmdale, California, United States
$104k-$193k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
5+ YOESTEM degree with relevant engineering experience (min 5+ years for Principal, 8+ for Sr. Principal), material testing/qualification experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, ability to obtain US Secret clearance and SAP/SAR access.
PDM, JDL, EMAP, Catia, VAS, Microsoft Office Suite
Principal/Sr Principal Materials and Process Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$104k-$193k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
5+ YOESTEM degree with relevant engineering experience (5+ years typical; senior level requires 8+), material testing/qualification experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, ability to obtain US Secret clearance and Special Program Access, travel up to 10%.
Teamcenter, JDL, Fibersim, CATIA, Microsoft Office Suite
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in STEM plus 2 years related experience or master's with 0 years; experience with metallics, composites, sealants, coatings, fabrication, repair processes, and an active U.S. Secret clearance.
2026 Intern Conversion - Materials and Process Engineer I
Seattle or Van Horn or Denver or Huntsville or Florida or Arlington or Los Angeles or Longmont or Reston or United States
$75k-$114k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
Completed a 2026 Blue Origin internship; enrolled in or recently graduating from college; minimum B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or astronautical engineering; strong communication and teamwork skills; U.S. work authorization required.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOERequires STEM bachelor's with 2+ years, master's with 0 years, or higher-level qualifications; composite materials experience, Secret clearance, and onsite availability required.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
2+ YOESTEM bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, master's with applicable experience, or PhD; composites and aerospace/defense experience; current Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance.
Applied Scientist, Materials and Process Development, AWS Center for Quantum Computing
Pasadena, California, United States
$143k-$193k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Multinational technology focused on e-commerce and cloud computing.
PhD in engineering, physics, or materials science; expertise in thin-film deposition and 200 mm wafer scale; strong materials characterization and cross-functional collaboration.
Thin-film deposition, Materials characterization, Semiconductor process integration