173 materials engineering jobs at 89 companies in Palmdale, CA

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2026-2027 Facilities Engineering Materials Engineering Intern
Houston or Richmond or El Segundo or Pasadena or Pascagoula or Salt Lake City
$28/hr OnsiteFull Time
Chevron
ChevronNYSE: CVX: Global energy producing oil, gas, and petrochemicals.
Must be a student pursuing BS/MS/PhD in metallurgical, materials, or corrosion engineering with strong academics, communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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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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Materials Engineer, Additive Manufacturing
Los Angeles, California, United States
$150k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hadrian
Hadrian: Building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
4+ YOEMaster's in materials or related field, 4+ years qualifying additive manufacturing processes (LPBF/DED), alloy knowledge, materials testing and metallurgical analysis, DOE and statistical analysis, ability to author specs and qualification docs.
MMPDS, NADCAP, AMS7000, AS9100, ASTM, AMS
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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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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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Electronics Parts, Materials, and Processes Engineer (Senior Engineering Specialist)
El Segundo, California, United States
$166k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
Bachelor's in materials science, electrical engineering, or related field; PMP proficiency for PM&P; experience with COTS and MIL parts selection; ability to work on-site in El Segundo, CA; TS/SSBI-level clearance/ability to obtain preferred.
MS Project, Jira
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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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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 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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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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Process Engineering Internship (Fall 2026)
Los Angeles or Hawthorne or El Segundo
$30-$35/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Freeform
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in materials science, physics, or engineering; experimental design and statistical data analysis experience; strong data analysis skills; experience with Python and/or MATLAB.
Python, MATLAB, R, JMP, Minitab
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PT Engineering Instructor
Norwalk or Artesia or Bellflower or Cerritos or Downey or Hawaiian Gardens or La Mirada or Bell Gardens or Lakewood or Long Beach or Santa Fe Springs or South Gate
$98-$145/hr HybridPart Time
Cerritos College
Cerritos College: Provides community-based higher education and vocational training programs.
Master's in engineering required OR Bachelor's in engineering plus a Master's in math/physics/computer science/chemistry/geology; PE license is an alternative. Must be able to teach graphics, circuits, MATLAB, statics, dynamics, and/or strength of materials; provide transcripts, fingerprint clearance, TB test, and proof of California residency.
MATLAB
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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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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Torrance or Los Angeles
$140k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Antares: Designing and manufacturing microreactors for defense and space missions.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics, 5+ years in special-process manufacturing or manufacturing engineering, experience with CAD (NX), PLM/ERP/MES, DFM, work instructions, BOM tracking, hazardous materials, troubleshooting, and process qualification.
PLM, ERP, MES, NX, GD&T, CMM, pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gages, relays, solenoid valves
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Technical Artist, Assets/Materials
Los Angeles or Raleigh
$90k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AGBO
AGBO: Produces motion pictures, television series, and video games.
3+ YOE3+ years as a technical artist focused on materials/shaders; deep Unreal Engine 5 material knowledge, Substance Designer, HLSL, Python scripting, PBR, asset pipeline and optimization experience; shipped AAA titles preferred.
UE5, Unreal's scripting API, Python, HLSL, Substance Designer, Blueprint
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Project Leader Engineering I - Controls
Marietta or Vancouver or Dallas or Los Angeles
OnsiteFull Time
Vanderlande
Vanderlande: Automates material handling for airports, warehouses, and parcel services.
7+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering,7+ years implementing material/baggage handling systems,10+ years controls design experience,project management experience,knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA,ability to travel up to 25%.
Microsoft Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, REVIT, Navisworks, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA
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Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager
Ontario, California, United States
$150k-$175k/yr FieldFull Time
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder: Provides engineering, design, and environmental consulting services for infrastructure.
15+ YOE10+ Mgmt15+ years materials testing/special inspection/construction experience, 10+ years project management, valid driver's license, US work authorization, MS Office proficiency, strong communication and leadership.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
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Reliability Engineer, MHE Reliability Engineering Team
Tempe or Austin or Nashville or Bellevue or Atlanta or Santa Monica or Irving or Houston
$69k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOE3+ years engineering or maintenance experience, experience with material handling equipment or reliability programs, Associate degree or equivalent Amazon RME experience, flexible schedule with travel, project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
CMMS, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), AutoCAD, VBA, SQL, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Gantt Charts
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Materials Project Manager
Carson or Gardena or Colton
$93k-$144k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Terracon
Terracon: Provides geotechnical, environmental, construction, and facilities engineering services.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, construction management, or geology plus 5+ years' related experience (or 9 years' experience in lieu of degree). Valid driver's license may be required. PE/PG and ICC inspection certifications preferred.
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Senior Process Engineer Solar
Los Angeles, California, United States
$140k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in a technical field; 5+ years in materials/process engineering; experience with solar array processes and characterization.
SEM, EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD, Python, MATLAB