45 materials process engineer jobs at 23 companies in Palmdale, CA
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Staff Materials and Process Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hampton or Greenbelt or Huntsville or Dallas or Houston or Denver or Mountain View or Edwards
$73k-$124k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Analytical Mechanics Associates: Provides aerospace engineering and technical services for space missions.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or chemical engineering; spaceflight contamination-control experience; aerospace materials knowledge; strong written and oral communication; U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
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.
The Gill Corporation: Manufacturer of high-performance composite materials for aerospace and aviation.
2+ YOEB.S. in engineering or science, 2+ years manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, Lean manufacturing knowledge, MS Office proficiency; composite/materials experience and programming/CAD a plus.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, VBA, C, C++, CATIA, Solidworks, AutoCAD, SAP, Minitab
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.
Kitsch: Sells sustainable hair accessories and personal care products.
1+ YOE1–3 years packaging engineering or packaging operations experience; proficiency with Asana and supplier communication; knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes; strong documentation and organizational skills.
Frontier Aerospace: Designs and manufactures rocket thrusters for space exploration.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or aerospace with 4+ years 3D CAD (or Master's with 2+ years), experience with aerospace materials/processes, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and Creo/Windchill preferred.
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.
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.
SeniorLondon Stock Exchange: SNR: Designs and manufactures high-technology components for aerospace and land vehicles.
5+ YOERequires high school education plus two years of college training in metallurgy, weld design, and strength of materials, and five years of progressively responsible welding-process experience or equivalent.
West Hollywood or Los Angeles or United States or Asia or Europe or China or Vietnam or Korea
$170k-$200k/yrHybridFull Time
Patrick Ta Beauty: Manufactures and sells luxury professional makeup and beauty products.
10+ YOE10+ years packaging engineering experience in cosmetics/luxury goods; expertise in tooling, materials, decoration processes; supplier management, team leadership, project management, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
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.