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187 materials engineer jobs at 88 companies in Palmdale, CA

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Sr. Materials Engineer, Materials Laboratory
Hawthorne, California, United States
$135k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
5+ YOEBachelor's in materials or related field, 5+ years materials lab engineering experience, hands-on with mechanical/thermal/characterization testing, proficiency with Python or MATLAB, experience with SEM/EDS/XRD/TGA/DSC/DMA/Gleeble, ability to lift 25 lbs and work extended hours/weekends.
Python, MATLAB, SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR, spark OES, pycnometer, TGA, DSC, DMA, Gleeble, ASTM, ISO
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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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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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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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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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Materials and Process Engineer 3/4
Woodland Hills, California, United States
$104k-$194k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
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.
SEM, NDT, NDI
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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 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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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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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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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 Program Manager
Los Angeles or Mesa
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Hadrian
Hadrian: Building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
3+ YOEBachelor's in supply chain/operations/engineering, 3+ years in material program/planning or supply chain, MRP/ERP experience, advanced Microsoft Excel; strong analytical, communication, and BOM/multi-tier experience.
MRP, ERP, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI
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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 Solar Process Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in materials science, chemical/ mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace; 2+ years in materials and process engineering; proven material/process decisions for high-reliability hardware.
Python, MATLAB, SEM, EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD
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Test Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$115k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hermeus
Hermeus: Develops high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for defense and transportation.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; industry experience owning a project lifecycle; strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of materials, and mechanical design.
NX CAD
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Torrance or Los Angeles
$95k-$129k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northwood Space
Northwood Space: Manufacturing ground stations and providing satellite communication infrastructure.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 2-4+ years hardware design; concept to production; manufacturability; thermal, materials, and structural design.
Siemens NX, ANSYS
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Structural Engineer
Victorville, California, United States
$90k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering; 2–5+ years in aerospace structural design and stress analysis; experience with FEM and structural analysis tools; knowledge of materials and startup environments.
FEMAP, NASTRAN, structural analysis software
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Manufacturing Engineer I
Van Nuys, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Capstone Green Energy
Capstone Green EnergyNASDAQ: CGRN: Develops and manufactures microturbine-based energy generation systems.
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering preferred (or equivalent experience); 0–3 years manufacturing/process engineering experience; hands-on knowledge of assembly, welding, testing, and material handling; lean and RCA methods; ability to author SOPs and train operators.
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5 Whys, 8D, Fishbone
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Manufacturing Engineer II
Burbank, California, United States
$85k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Senior
SeniorLondon Stock Exchange: SNR: Designs and manufactures high-technology components for aerospace and land vehicles.
3+ YOEB.S. in Mechanical or related engineering with 3+ years (or M.S. with 2+ years) engineering experience in aerospace preferred; experience with APQP, NPI, tooling, visual work instructions, root cause analysis, and manufacturing processes for aerospace materials.
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Lead Process Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Arcturus
Arcturus: Develops carbon nanomaterial-infused metal composites for high-performance conductors.
8+ YOE8+ years in process/manufacturing engineering; BS/MS/PhD in materials/engineering; experience scaling complex manufacturing; DOE, process controls, root-cause analysis; strong documentation skills.
LPBF, DED, Laser processing, CVD/LCVD/LACVD, Welding, High-temperature gas processes
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