Materials and Process Engineer

Job overview

The Materials and Process Engineer is an onsite role based in Mojave, CA, with a salary range of $167,500–$217,000 per year. This position supports Stratolaunch by providing technical expertise in material science and process specification development for hypersonic aerospace systems. This role exists to ensure the reliability and repeatability of manufacturing processes through rigorous testing and failure analysis. The engineer collaborates with program teams to balance technical requirements with programmatic constraints.

What you'll do

• Develop material and process specifications
• lead qualification testing
• support root cause failure analysis
• collaborate with program technical leaders
• manage material databases
• support additive manufacturing and composite processing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

mojave ca

aerospace

materials science

engineering

hypersonic

composite

manufacturing

process engineering

$167k-$217k

stratolaunch

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare, paid maternity/parental leave, 50% 401(k) match up to $11,500, tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

9/80 work schedule, tuition reimbursement, and opportunity to work on hypersonic testbeds.

About the employer

Stratolaunch, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.