38 materials development engineer jobs at 28 companies in Castaic, 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 & Process Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$100k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stellant Systems
Stellant Systems: Manufacturer of radio frequency and microwave power amplification products.
4+ YOEProvide engineering support for materials and joining processes including welding, brazing, soldering, cleaning, plating, and laboratory testing; develop specs, troubleshoot, and train operators.
SEM, XPS, microscopy, DSC, XRF, X-Rays, Microsoft Office
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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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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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Senior AM Process Development Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$141k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Divergent
Divergent: Develops digital manufacturing systems for complex vehicle structures.
5+ YOEB.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, 5+ years hands-on fabrication/assembly/testing and 5+ years developing L-PBF equipment or print file programming, ITAR/export-control access, ability to handle metal powders and lift 25 lbs, proficiency in materials engineering and process optimization.
Teamcenter, NX, Python, C++, DAPS
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Staff Propulsion Development Engineer (Thrusters)
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$150k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
8+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or science, 8+ years aerospace propulsion experience with bipropellant engines, hands-on hardware and test experience, proficiency in fluids/thermodynamics/materials, system trade capability, and project leadership.
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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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Lead Additive Manufacturing Applications Development Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$150k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hadrian
Hadrian: Building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
8+ YOE2+ Mgmt8+ years in metal AM applications/engineering; 2+ years leading teams; BS in mechanical/materials/aerospace/manufacturing; customer-facing experience; hands-on LPBF/laser powder bed fusion; production ramp and qualification.
laser powder bed fusion, additive manufacturing software, simulation tools, post-processing
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Materials Physicist – Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
El Segundo, California, United States
$100k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
3+ YOEMaster's in relevant STEM field, minimum 3 years post-bachelor engineering/science experience (or 5+ for research scientist), proficiency with NDI techniques, ability to obtain security clearance, strong communication and project skills.
Python, C++, Labview
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Coordinator, Package Development & Engineering
El Segundo, California, United States
$75k-$85k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Haus Labs
Haus Labs: Creates high-performance, skincare-infused makeup and beauty products.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in packaging technology, science, engineering, or related field; 2+ years in cosmetic or personal care packaging engineering; material science, sustainability, statistical software, and lab testing knowledge.
Cordata
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Manufacturing Engineer 3
Los Angeles, California, United States
$104k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEExperience in manufacturing engineering, process development, IPC standards, MRP/MES use, material review board activity, ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance; Bachelor's+5yrs or Master's+3yrs (or 9yrs experience).
IPC Standards, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), MES
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Principal Process Engineer Solar
Los Angeles, California, United States
$175k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
8+ YOE8+ years of materials and process engineering experience in solar array development; Bachelor's degree in a technical field; strong background in manufacturing processes and qualification.
Semiconductor/solar array manufacturing tools, DOE/statistical analysis software, Python, MATLAB, XRD/SEM/EDS/FTIR/DSC/TGA (characterization tools)
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Principal Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Arcturus
Arcturus: Develops carbon nanomaterial-infused metal composites for high-performance conductors.
5+ YOEBS, MS, or PhD in a relevant engineering, materials science, manufacturing, welding, metallurgy, physics, or related field; 5+ years of hands-on AM or related metal processing experience; expertise in metal AM processes and process development.
LPBF, DED, WAAM, EBAM, CAD
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Packaging Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$85k-$104k/yr HybridFull Time
The Honest Company
The Honest CompanyNASDAQ: HNST: Sells clean and sustainable personal care and baby products
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in packaging or equivalent; 2–4 years of CPG packaging development experience; proficiency in TOPS/CAPE, Minitab or JMP, Google Suite, and Gemini; packaging materials and retailer compliance knowledge.
TOPS/CAPE, Minitab, JMP, Google Suite, Gemini, JD Edwards, Veeva
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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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Lead Propulsion Component Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$139k-$187k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hermeus
Hermeus: Develops high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for defense and transportation.
7+ YOEBachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 7+ years developing mechanical or propulsion hardware, experience owning hardware through test/production, strong fluids/thermodynamics/materials fundamentals, hands-on design/build/integration, and US person or eligible for deemed export licensing.
NX, ANSYS
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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer- CNC Programmer
Mojave, California, United States
$117k-$154k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
5+ YOEExtensive CNC machining and programming experience, multi-axis and 5-axis proficiency, Mastercam programming and simulation, experience with FANUC/Haas controls, material experience (aluminum, titanium, Inconel), and ability to develop machining processes from design to production.
Mastercam 2026, Mastercam Verify, NX, NX simulation, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, Jira, FANUC, Haas, ProtoTRAK, Matsuura
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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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2027 Burbank PhD Program - Aerospace Product Developer
Burbank, California, United States
$110k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PPG
PPGNYSE: PPG: Manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials.
Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related; strong communication skills; customer-focused; available for 10-20% travel.

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