Material Scientist

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aymVentura (CA)

Materials Scientists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$110,000 per year

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About the role

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE·DIRECT HIREMaterial 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 ChemistryR&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 experienceFAA 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 – $185KSchedule:4/10 Mon–ThuHours:6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Experience: 5–10 Years

Benefits:

Medical / Dental / VisionHSA / FSALife InsurancePTO & Vacation 401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase
Profit Share
Employee Discounts
Snack & Drink Room

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