2026 Materials Physics and Evaluation Scientist

The Aerospace(1 month ago)

El Segundo, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$100,000 - $140,000Materials Science

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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Required Skills

NDE
X-Ray
Ultrasonics
Eddy Current
Thermography
Dye Penetrant
Materials Science
Experimental Physics
Data Analysis
Python

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Qualifications

Master's Degree
Ph.D. (Preferred)
Ability to Obtain Security Clearance
TS/SCI (Preferred)
U.S. Citizenship

About The Aerospace

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Aerospace 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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