Divergent
Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Metallurgy)
$141K–$194K
Torrance, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jul 24, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in material qualifications and technical specifications; 5+ years working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field.
About the job
Leads materials and process engineering to develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes and materials, with a focus on metallurgical evaluation and material consistency.
What you'll do
- Define and execute material qualification test plans, generate design allowables, and qualify new materials and manufacturing processes.
- Write and maintain engineering specifications; support quality monitoring and lead root-cause investigations.
- Collaborate on product development and provide material solutions and component-specific testing for customer requirements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years executing material qualifications and writing technical specifications, and 5+ years working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience interpreting aerospace and defense requirements, including AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications.
- Expertise in at least one of additive manufacturing, metallurgy, heat treatment, or forgings/castings; ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of materials mechanical behavior and MMPDS fundamentals; NADCAP or auditing experience; laboratory materials testing familiarity; or 3D modeling in Teamcenter / NX.
Pay
$141,380 — $194,390 USD (base salary)
Tools
L-PBF, AMS, ASTM, MIL specifications, MMPDS, NADCAP, Teamcenter, NX
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