AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · DIRECT HIRE
Material Scientist
South Ventura County, CA · On-Site
Overview
The Role
Drive innovation in aerospace and defense by developing and optimizing energetic materials — propellants, initiators, and pyrotechnics. You’ll lead qualification testing, conduct mechanical and thermal analysis, and guide projects from proposal through production, working closely with cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and lifecycle requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Biology, or Chemistry
- R&D and Chemist/Chemical background required
- Explosives, pyrotechnics, and/or ordnance experience ideal
- Ideally 5–10 years in aerospace design and manufacturing with technical lead experience
- FAA standards and AS9100 quality management systems knowledge
- SolidWorks or comparable CAD platform; failure analysis and test data interpretation
- Stress analysis, FEA, machining practices, and product lifecycle management
- Strong communication skills for supplier, customer, and internal team collaboration
Compensation & Schedule
- Salary: $110K – $185K
- Schedule: 4/10 Mon–Thu
- Hours: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Experience: 5–10 Years
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- HSA / FSA
- Life Insurance
- PTO & Vacation
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase
- Profit Share
- Employee Discounts
- Snack & Drink Room