Helion
Materials Engineer
$159K–$208K
Everett, WA · On-site · Full-time · Posted May 21, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience with general materials characterization and FA tools.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
About the job
Plans and conducts materials tests, investigates failures in insulation systems and related components, and translates lab results into design and process recommendations.
What you'll do
- Plan and run materials test campaigns, developing and following lab procedures and checklists.
- Lead failure investigations of structural and polymer-based insulation systems and related components, and provide materials input to designs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate findings, and support and mentor lab technologists on owned test methods and setups.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Hands-on failure analysis experience with materials or components.
- Experience with materials characterization and failure analysis tools, including methods such as microscopy, property testing, electrical characterization, or polymer characterization.
- Experience in a lab with custom or nonstandard setups, including fixture assembly, instrumentation or test control, and safe operation under written procedures.
Pay
$159K – $208K (USD; base salary or total pay not stated)
Tools
Optical, SEM microscopy, FTIR, DSC, TGA
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