2026 Materials Physics and Evaluation Scientist
The Aerospace Corporation
About this role
The Materials Physics and Evaluation Scientist will perform research in materials physics and nondestructive evaluation for components and structures used in launch vehicles and spacecraft. The role is part of the Materials Science Department at The Aerospace Corporation’s Space Materials Laboratory and supports evaluation and testing for national security space programs. The position requires full-time, on-site work at El Segundo, CA and contributes to mission assurance for government space customers.
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About The Aerospace Corporation
aerospace.orgAerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.
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About The Aerospace Corporation
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$100k – $140k
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