Materials Physics And Evaluation Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, United States
$117,300.00 - $226,900.00 py
On-site
Materials physics research
Non-destructive evaluation techniques
Measurement science
Conduct research in materials physics, non-destructive evaluation, and measurement science with direct application to the space domain

Job Summary

  • Conduct research in materials physics, non-destructive evaluation, and measurement science with direct application to the space domain.
  • Develop innovative methods to evaluate the integrity of space materials and structures with respect to various properties including mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical.
  • Contribute directly to mission assurance of launch vehicles and spacecraft programs under the USSF and NRO or other space programs.

Matching Summary

Conduct research in materials physics, non-destructive evaluation, and measurement science with direct application to the space domain.

Salary

$117,300.00 - $226,900.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Materials physics research
  • Non-destructive evaluation techniques
  • Measurement science
  • Space domain applications
  • Failure investigations
  • Hardware/document reviews

Nice-to-have

  • Intelligence Community experience
  • ASNT certifications
  • Strategic leadership
  • Innovation and problem-solving

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related fields
  • 8+ years of professional industry experience (Research Scientist)
  • 12+ years of professional industry experience (Senior Scientist)
  • Demonstrated hands-on problem-solving skills
  • Signal processing skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Secret security clearance required

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