14 materials scientist jobs at 7 companies in Oxnard, CA

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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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2026 Optical Coatings Material Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
0+ YOEPhD in materials science or related field; 0-1 year industry experience; expertise in optical coatings, thin films, deposition; able to obtain security clearance; travel ~15%.
Optical coatings, Thin film deposition, Material characterization
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Sr. Scientist
Goleta or Milford
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Waters Corporation
Waters CorporationNYSE: WAT: Provider of analytical laboratory instruments and software.
MS or PhD in chemistry/biophysics/materials/chemical engineering, hands-on experience with macromolecule or nanoparticle characterization and light scattering, experimental design, validation, data analysis, technical writing, willingness to travel up to 25%.
HPLC, DLS, SLS, MALS, Waters | Wyatt instruments
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Material Scientist
Oxnard, California, United States
$112k-$186k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PTI Technologies
PTI TechnologiesNYSE: ESE: Manufactures filtration and fluid control systems for aerospace.
5+ YOEMaster’s degree in engineering, material science, physics, biology, or chemistry; 5–10 years aerospace design/manufacturing; technical lead experience; FAA/AS9100 familiarity; CAD (SolidWorks); strong analysis, communication, and documentation.
SolidWorks, CAD
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Battery Research Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$117k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a STEM field required; 5+ years (senior) or 8+ years (research scientist) of battery/energy storage research, testing, or integration experience; strong electrochemistry and materials science background; hands-on experience with battery characterization techniques; ability to obtain security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
XRD, SEM, EIS, cyclic voltammetry
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Electrochemical Scientist
Malibu, California, United States
$128k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HRL Laboratories
HRL Laboratories: Conducts advanced scientific research for aerospace and automotive industries.
3+ YOEMS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related field; 3+ years in electrochemical systems; experience with electrodeposition, interfacial electrochemistry, and materials characterization; strong data analysis and communication skills.
Cyclic Voltammetry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Chronoamperometry, SEM, TEM, XRD, Python
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Sr. Scientist (CA, US)
Calabasas, California, United States
$80k-$100k/yr HybridFull Time
Wella
Wella: Manufacturer of professional hair, nail, and beauty tech products.
BS in chemistry/materials/polymer science required (MS preferred); hands-on formula and product development experience; lab batch making, testing, GLP, SAP R&D systems, strong communication and presentation skills.
SAP R&D systems, Stage-Gate process, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
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Optical Coatings Material Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$117k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEMaster's or PhD in materials science, optics, or related field; 8+ years in optical coatings/materials; security clearance ability; willingness to travel; on-siteEl Segundo, CA.
optical coatings, thin films, deposition techniques, materials characterization
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Space Photovoltaics Research Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$117k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEPh.D. in a STEM field, 8+ years experience in opto-electronic materials or device physics, proficiency with electro-optical characterization techniques, data analysis/programming (Python, MATLAB, Origin), project leadership, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
Python, MATLAB, Origin
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Space Photovoltaics Engineer/Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$87k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
2+ YOEBachelor's in physics, EE, materials science or related; 2+ years photovoltaics/device physics experience (5+ for senior); experience with PV characterization, lab instrumentation, data analysis; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required.
Python, MATLAB, Origin, LabVIEW, C++, Arduino, MongoDB, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, S3
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Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences
El Segundo, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
3+ YOEMS or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related; 3+ years post-PhD or 6+ years post-MS; experience developing methods for regulated filings
LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, HPLC/UPLC, NMR, UV, DSF, DLS, CD, FTIR, Raman, SEC-MALS, GC-MS, CE-SDS, icIEF, SDS-PAGE
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2026 Space Photovoltaics Engineer/Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
0+ YOEPhD in physics/EE/materials/chemistry, 0–1 year industry experience, U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance, experience with photovoltaic characterization, lab instrumentation, and data analysis tools.
Python, MATLAB, Origin, LabVIEW, C++, Arduino, MongoDB, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, S3
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Surface and Interfacial Scientist – Thin Films & Optical Coatings
El Segundo, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
PhD in materials science or related field; expertise in surface characterization (XPS/AFM); experience in optical coatings and thin films; ability to travel; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
XPS, AFM, LabView, Python
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Surface and Interfacial Scientist - Tribology & Surface Chemistry
El Segundo, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
PhD in chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering or related field; expertise in surface characterization (XPS/AFM); tribology and surface chemistry; strong communication and teamwork; ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance; travel occasional; on-site in El Segundo, CA.
XPS, AFM, LabView, Python