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274 materials developer jobs at 147 companies in Costa Mesa, CA

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Materials Engineer (Materials Laboratory)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$100k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBS in materials science/engineering; 1+ years in a materials testing lab; hands-on mechanical testing or characterization experience.
SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR, Spark OES, Pycnometer, Tensile Testing, TGA, DSC, DMA, Gleeble
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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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Senior Materials Engineer - Metals
Tustin or Plymouth or Normal
$99k-$123k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivian
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Designs and manufactures electric vehicles and charging networks.
5+ YOEMaster’s degree in materials/metallurgical/mechanical engineering, 5+ years in automotive product development, deep steel metallurgy, light-metal knowledge, hands-on microscopy and testing, familiarity with manufacturing and supplier processes, strong communication.
microscopy, formability testing, mechanical testing, corrosion evaluation, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, CAE
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Staff Materials and Process Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Karman Industries
Karman Industries: Modular electric heat pumps for industrial thermal energy management.
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.
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Materials & Process Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$100k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stellant Systems
Stellant Systems: Manufacturer of radio frequency and microwave amplification products.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, 4+ years experience (levels up to 9 years), expertise in welding/brazing/soldering, chemical cleaning and plating, lab testing (SEM, XPS, DSC, XRF, X‑Rays), and ability to write specifications and train operators.
Laser, TIG, Resistance, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Laser Welding, Brazing, Soldering, SEM, XPS, microscopy, DSC, XRF, X-Rays, Microsoft Office
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Materials Scientist
Burbank, California, United States
$115k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PPG
PPGNYSE: PPG: Manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials.
Ph.D. in materials-related field required, US citizen or permanent resident, hands-on materials engineering and formulation development (60-70% lab), experience commercializing products; 3+ years materials formulation experience desirable.
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Senior Materials Engineer - Golf Ball R&D
Carlsbad, California, United States
$97k-$146k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Callaway Golf
Callaway GolfNYSE: CALY: Designs and manufactures premium golf equipment and performance gear.
5+ YOEMS (or equivalent) in materials-related field, 5+ years polymer/materials R&D experience, proficiency in materials characterization and polymer processing, strong project management and communication skills.
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Senior Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
McHenry or Costa Mesa or Alabama or North Carolina
$113k-$149k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
5+ YOEBachelor's in materials/chemical/mechanical/aerospace engineering,5+ years M&P experience in aerospace/propulsion/defense,experience developing material and process specifications,materials characterization and testing,ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret clearance.
CMH-17, JANNAF, MIL-HDBK-17, NDI, X-ray, CT scan, ultrasonic, radiography, MIL-STDs, AIAA
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Energetic Materials Engineer, Solid Propellant
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Furientis
Furientis: Develops cost-effective, high-volume interceptor missile systems.
5+ YOEB.S. or M.S. in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials + 5+ years hands-on composite-propellant formulation and mix/process development with at least one propellant taken through motor flight/qualification; experience with mixers, burn-rate testing, thermochemistry codes, supplier qualification; U.S. Person.
Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode
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2026-2027 Facilities Engineering Materials Engineer
Houston or Pasadena or Pascagoula or Richmond or El Segundo or Salt Lake City
$108k-$136k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chevron
ChevronNYSE: CVX: Global energy producing oil, gas, and petrochemicals.
0+ YOECandidates completing a Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate in Metallurgical, Materials or Corrosion Engineering or graduates with ≤2 years related experience; strong academics, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
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Materials and Process Engineer I
Long Beach, California, United States
$85k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 1+ year materials testing lab experience (metal additive manufacturing preferred), hands-on mechanical testing or metallography, ability to develop/qualify test methods, perform root cause analysis, and present technical findings.
tensile tester, compression tester, fatigue tester, Optical microscope, electron microscope, CAD, ASTM, ISO
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Senior Materials Engineer (Metal 3D Printing)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Freeform
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
7+ YOEBachelor’s in materials science/engineering or related; 7+ years metals experience; expertise in metallurgical prep techniques.
R, JMP, Minitab, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Additive Manufacturing
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Staff R&D Materials Chemist Engineer
Pomona, California, United States
$135k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Envista
EnvistaNYSE: NVST: Manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of dental products.
5+ YOEMS or PhD in relevant STEM field; 8 years' experience with MS or 5 years with PhD; wet/dry lab experience, statistical analysis (Minitab), DOE, GLP, MS Office proficiency, Instron familiarity, and <10% travel.
Minitab, Instron, Microsoft Office, DOE
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Materials and Process Engineer I
El Segundo, California, United States
$63k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
0+ YOEUniversity degree or equivalent and typically less than 2 years relevant experience; experience with wet chemistry and lab equipment (microscopes, viscometer, mixers, Instron); knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA and hazardous materials handling; U.S. citizenship required.
microscopes, viscometer, mixers, Instron, FTIR, ICP, DSC, DMA, GC, TGA, Microsoft Office
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Principal/Sr Principal Materials and Process Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$104k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
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
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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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Composites Materials and Process Engineer (US)
Anaheim, California, United States
$123k-$168k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Syensqo
SyensqoEuronext Brussels: SYENS: Develops specialty chemicals and advanced materials for global industries.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or materials science required; 5+ years' experience in composites R&D, 2+ years reviewing composite part designs, 3+ years in composite materials/process R&D, aerospace industry experience, strong problem solving and communication.
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Principal/Sr Principal Materials and Process Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$104k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
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
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Manager, Stage Materials & Processes Engineering
Long Beach, California, United States
$150k-$224k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
6+ YOE2+ MgmtBachelor's in materials science/engineering or related field,6+ years materials & process engineering experience,2+ years leading technical teams,proficiency in M&P qualification,failure analysis,and experimental design.
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Senior Associate, Raw Materials
Los Angeles, California, United States
$67k-$95k/yr HybridFull Time
Everlane
Everlane: Sells ethically manufactured clothing with radical pricing transparency.
4+ YOE4+ years in raw materials or fabric development; strong knit fabric knowledge; project management; data accuracy; PLM/Excel/Airtable/Google Suite experience; passion for sustainability.
PLM, Excel, Airtable, Google Suite, WFX, MDD
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