77 materials process engineer jobs at 40 companies in Manhattan Beach, CA
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Materials & Process Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$85k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Stellant Systems: Manufacturer of radio frequency and microwave amplification products.
2+ YOEBachelor’s or postgraduate degree in materials, mechanical, chemical, or related engineering; 2–9+ years by level; welding, materials processing, laboratory testing, technical documentation, and problem-solving experience.
Laser Welding, TIG, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Resistance Welding, SEM, XPS, microscopy, DSC, XRF, X-Rays, Microsoft Office
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
Robinson Helicopter: Designs and manufactures civil helicopters and uncrewed aerial systems.
Hands-on materials and process engineering for material selection, testing, failure investigation, process improvement, and compliance with 14 CFR Part 27.
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.
Space Kinetic: Developing propellant-free systems for deploying payloads in space.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 3–7 years of materials and processes experience with spaceflight or high-reliability aerospace hardware, including metals, composites, thermal materials, and failure investigations.
Senior Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
McHenry or Costa Mesa or Alabama or North Carolina
$113k-$149k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
Divergent: Develops digital manufacturing systems for complex vehicle structures.
5+ YOEBachelor's in materials or related field,5+ years executing material qualifications and working with hardware in manufacturing,experience with AMS/ASTM/MIL standards,ability to perform metallurgical evaluation and interpret aerospace/defense requirements,able to lift 25 lbs.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEActive US Secret clearance, STEM bachelor's (materials science preferred), 5+ years engineering experience (Principal) or 8+ years (Sr Principal), metallurgy and manufacturing process knowledge, lab/ metallography experience.
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
15+ YOEUS-person required. 15+ years PCB/PWB and assembly experience; bachelor\u0002s degree or equivalent; lead teams; develop/qualify materials, processes, specifications; conduct failure analysis and RCCA; support suppliers and labs.
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.
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
15+ YOE15+ years PCB/PWB and PCB assembly experience, bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, lead teams, supplier qualification, failure analysis and RCCA, knowledge of IPC standards and ESD practices.
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's in materials or related engineering, 1+ year LPBF process development experience with nickel superalloys, experience with metallurgical characterization, fracture analysis, and additive manufacturing processes.
Antares: Designing and manufacturing microreactors for defense and space missions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics-based field,2+ years materials experience,proficiency in optical and electron microscopy and mechanical testing,knowledge of TRISO/coating processes preferred,strong communication and regulatory awareness,ability to work long hours and weekends;U.S. eligibility per ITAR.
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.
2026 Intern Conversion - Materials and Process Engineer I
Seattle or Van Horn or Denver or Huntsville or Florida or Arlington or Los Angeles or Longmont or Reston or United States
$75k-$114k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
Completed a 2026 Blue Origin internship; enrolled in or recently graduating from college; minimum B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or astronautical engineering; strong communication and teamwork skills; U.S. work authorization required.
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.
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant ABET-accredited engineering field and hands-on metals characterization, processing, or sample preparation experience. Materials fundamentals and first-principles problem solving required.
Pioneer Circuits: A privately held U.S. manufacturer of high-performance flexible and rigid printed circuit boards serving aerospace and defense customers.
2+ YOEBachelor's in chemical engineering or materials science, 2+ years wet process engineering in PCB manufacturing, knowledge of PCB fabrication (rigid/flex/rigid-flex), ERP and Minitab proficiency, GD&T interpretation, OSHA/EPA compliance experience.
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.