Materials Scientist

Overview

Materials Scientist role focused on developing and qualifying aerospace sealants and potting compounds, with emphasis on new product development based on emerging technologies. Reports to the Technical Manager, New Product Development in the Aerospace Sealants department.

Location:

Aerospace Materials Science & Technology Center, Burbank, CA.

• Technical Expertise:
  Conduct 60-70% hands-on work focusing on materials engineering and formulation development, literature reviews, intellectual property assessment, and customer engagement to qualify products.
• New Product Development:
  Work on cutting-edge sealants and potting compounds, ensuring successful formulation and product development.
• Commercialization:
  Apply experience in taking products from concept to commercialization, overcoming challenges of new formulation development and securing specifications for market success.
• Innovation & Implementation:
  Develop and implement new technologies, ensuring that they translate into successful commercial products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful scale-up, qualification, and commercialization of new materials and product line extensions.

Required

• Educational Background:
  Ph.D. in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Materials Chemistry, or Materials Engineering.
• Technical Expertise:
  Deep understanding of scientific principles, materials engineering and formulations, including structure-function relationships in the context of material performance.
• Passion for Science:
  Thrives in a technical role, enjoys reading papers and patents, and is driven by scientific exploration.
• Citizenship:
  Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Desirable

• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years in materials engineering / formulation development within the space of sealants, adhesives, coatings, composites, or polymeric materials.
• Market
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience taking products from development to market with a strong understanding of the commercialization process.

Base salary range: $115,000 to $130,000. Benefits include Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other voluntary offerings. Actual benefits confirmed at hire.

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