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Sr. Material Scientist-Aerospace

Johnson Service Group

  • Oxnard, CA
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    Skills

    • AS 9100unmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Aging Analysisunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Chemistryunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ENOVIAunmatched
    • Failure Analysisunmatched
    • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
    • Finite Element Analysisunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Material Scienceunmatched
    • Materials Engineeringunmatched
    • Military/DoD Standardsunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Physicsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Lifecycleunmatched
    • Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
    • Pyrotechnicsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • SolidWorksunmatched
    • Spectroscopyunmatched
    • Teamcenterunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Tolerance Analysisunmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • Windchill PLM Softwareunmatched

    Description

    Johnson Service Group is a nationwide staffing company looking for a Sr. Material Scientist-Aerospace with 5 - 10 years of experience in Aerospace design and manufacturing environment or equivalent industry.  This is a Direct hire job in the Oxnard, CA area for an Aircraft company.

    Salary: $178K
     


    Key Responsibilities
    • Develop, evaluate, and qualify energetic materials (propellants, pyrotechnics, initiators) for aerospace CAD/PAD systems.
    • Perform material characterization (DSC, TGA, spectroscopy) and analyze aging, durability, and performance.
    • Lead product development from concept through qualification and production release.
    • Define material specifications and support ballistic, ignition, environmental, and qualification testing.
    • Troubleshoot material and manufacturing issues while improving quality, performance, and manufacturability.
    • Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, NASA, DoD, OSHA, FAA, and AS9100 standards.
    • Conduct failure analysis (RCCA/FMEA), prepare technical reports, specifications, and customer documentation.
    • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers throughout the product lifecycle.
    Required Qualifications
    • M.S. in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (PhD preferred).
    • 5–10 years in aerospace or related manufacturing.
    • Experience leading projects from proposal through production release.
    • Strong knowledge of product development, qualification testing, and aerospace regulations.
    • Experience with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, RCCA, SDRLs, and customer requirements.
    • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and customers.
    Preferred Skills
    • Knowledge of aerospace/military standards and energetic materials.
    • Blueprint reading, GD&T, tolerance analysis.
    • Experience with SolidWorks, PLM (Enovia, Teamcenter, Windchill), FEA, and stress analysis.
    • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    • Comfortable working safely with hazardous and energetic materials using required PPE.
    ** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOxnard, CA
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
    Year Founded1984
    Websitehttps://www.jsginc.com/

    About Company

    At JSG, We Understand People

    It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

    Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

    Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent.  Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

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