2026 Composites Materials Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, United States
Base: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
On-site
Composite materials processing
Materials testing and characterization
Root cause investigations
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Composites Materials Scientist to work on-site in El Segundo, CA. The role involves conducting research and development in composite materials for space applications, focusing on material processing, testing, and characterizations

Job Summary

  • Conduct and lead R&D, failure analysis, and applied research in polymers/composites for space applications.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for composite materials, investigate adhesive properties, and assess technology gaps.
  • Present and publish technical findings as a subject matter expert to government, contractor, and customer teams.

Matching Summary

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The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Composites Materials Scientist to work on-site in El Segundo, CA. The role involves conducting research and development in composite materials for space applications, focusing on material processing, testing, and characterizations.

Salary

Base: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Composite materials processing
  • Materials testing and characterization
  • Root cause investigations
  • Manufacturing process development
  • Thermal analysis techniques (DMA, DSC, TMA, Rheometer)
  • Proposal writing
  • Intellectual property generation
  • Technical findings presentation

Nice-to-have

  • High level of innovation and creativeness
  • Structure-property relationship characterization
  • Effect of processing conditions on properties
  • Publishing technical papers
  • Delivering conference presentations
  • Novel composite material applications research

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • 0-1 year of industry work experience
  • Experience in composites and processing of structures
  • Experience with chemical, thermal and mechanical property test evaluation tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have security clearance

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