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184 materials developer jobs at 92 companies in Palmdale, 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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Staff Materials and Process Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
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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 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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Energetic Materials Engineer, Solid Propellant
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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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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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Engineer / Principal Engineer Materials and Process
Palmdale, California, United States
$73k-$136k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBS in STEM with related aerospace structural design experience (or MS/PhD alternative), active US government clearance (Secret) required, ability to obtain SAP clearance, experience with composite and metallic materials and processes.
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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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Engineer / Principal Engineer Materials and Process
Palmdale, California, United States
$73k-$136k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOESTEM degree required (BS with 2+ yrs aerospace structural design or MS/PhD alternatives), active U.S. government clearance (recent background or continuous evaluation), ability to obtain SAP, and familiarity with composite and metallic materials and processes.
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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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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 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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Electronics Parts, Materials, and Processes Engineer - Advanced Packaging
El Segundo or Chantilly
$117k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEBachelor’s in materials science, electrical engineering, or related; 8+ years engineering experience; proficiency in advanced semiconductor packaging; PMP standards; ability to obtain TS/SSBI clearance.
MS Project, Jira, advanced semiconductor packaging, PMP standards
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Thin-Film PV Materials Scientist - Space Solar
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Starpath
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
Master's or PhD in relevant discipline, graduate research experience with perovskite or thin-film PV, ability to connect materials chemistry to device performance; experience with precursor formulation, solution deposition, and stability strategies preferred.
XRD, XPS, photoluminescence, IV/EQE, spin coating, blade coating, slot-die coating, vapor-assisted deposition, glovebox, cleanroom
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Senior Manager, Additive Materials & Process Laboratory
Los Angeles, California, United States
$175k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hadrian
Hadrian: Building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
8+ YOE3+ Mgmt8+ years in materials/process labs; 3+ years leadership; ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap experience; aircraft/defense standards knowledge.
LIMS, SEM, EDS, XRF, OES, DSC, TGA, PIP testing, AAS, calibration program
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Senior Associate, Raw Materials - Trim
Santa Monica, California, United States
$75k-$85k/yr OnsiteFull Time
FIGS
FIGSNYSE: FIGS: Sells premium healthcare apparel and scrubs to medical professionals.
3+ YOE3+ years fashion industry experience with trim development; strong technical knowledge of trim testing, PLM, Excel, Adobe Illustrator; ability to lift 40+ lbs and manage supplier relationships.
PLM, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, RMS
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Research Analyst - Global Equities (Materials/Energy)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$130k-$140k/yr HybridFull Time
Causeway Capital Management
Causeway Capital Management: Manages equity investment portfolios for global institutional clients.
2+ YOE2+ years financial experience; equity research and Materials/Energy sector experience preferred; strong financial modeling, accounting, and communication skills; undergraduate degree; CFA progress preferred.
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Scientist-Engineer III (85113)
El Monte, California, United States
$111k-$134k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Gill Corporation
The Gill Corporation: Manufacturer of high-performance composite materials for aerospace and aviation.
5+ YOEB.S. in a scientific or engineering field required; advanced degree desirable. Training in composite technology or mechanical/analytical testing; 5+ years working with composite materials or resin formulations; IP experience a plus. ITAR (U.S. person) required.
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Scientist-Engineer III (85113)
El Monte, California, United States
$111k-$134k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Gill Corporation
The Gill Corporation: Manufactures high-performance composite materials and components for aerospace industries.
5+ YOEB.S. in a scientific or engineering field; 5+ years working with composite materials or resin formulations; training in composite technology or mechanical/analytical testing; advanced degree desirable; experience with IP a plus; ITAR requires U.S. person status.
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Applied Scientist, Materials and Process Development, AWS 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 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
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