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Motive Companies

Materials Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

$38 - $55/hr

Materials Engineer Location: Santa Clarita, CA Pay Rate: $38.00 - $55.00 per hour Industry ... Experience supporting motorsports, automotive, aerospace, or high-performance manufacturing ...

Protingent

Materials Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$52 - $85/hr

Materials Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials ... and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . We're passionate ...

Joby Aviation

Materials Engineer

Marina, CA

$86K - $137K/yr

B.S. in Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field of study ... * 2+ years in metallic materials characterization, processing, or manufacturing engineering

Joby Aviation

Materials Engineer

Marina, CA · On-site

$86K - $137K/yr

B.S. in Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field of study ... * 2+ years in metallic materials characterization, processing, or manufacturing engineering

Joby Aviation

Materials Engineer

Marina, CA

$86K - $137K/yr

B.S. in Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field of study ... * 2+ years in metallic materials characterization, processing, or manufacturing engineering

Blue Bird Body Company

Materials Engineer

Macon, GA · On-site

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in materials engineering, product development, or failure analysis within an automotive, heavy truck, or aerospace manufacturing environment. * All candidates ...

Neon Aerospace

Senior Engineer, Propellers

Manchester, CT · On-site

$105K - $144K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field; equivalent professional experience may be ...

Protingent

Materials Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$52 - $85/hr

Materials Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials ... and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . We're passionate ...

KBR, Inc.

Materials Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Materials Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides ... Knowledge of materials and processes for aerospace product development, improvement, design ...

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How much do assistant aerospace materials engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant aerospace materials engineer in the United States is $88,754.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Aerospace Materials Engineer vs Aerospace Materials Engineer?

AspectAssistant Aerospace Materials EngineerAerospace Materials Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science or aerospace engineering; entry-level certificationsBachelor's or master's degree; professional certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentSupport roles in labs, manufacturing plants, or R&D teamsLead projects, design materials, and analyze data in similar settings
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in aerospace companies, defense contractors, and research institutionsSenior roles in the same industries, often overseeing projects

The main difference between an Assistant Aerospace Materials Engineer and an Aerospace Materials Engineer lies in experience and responsibilities. The assistant role typically involves supporting tasks and learning, while the engineer takes on more independent project management and decision-making. Both roles are essential in aerospace materials development, with the assistant position serving as a stepping stone to a full engineering role.

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Senior Staff Engineer, Survivability Materials

Shield AI

San Diego, CA • On-site

$170K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

At Shield AI, we are building intelligent autonomous aircraft designed to operate and survive in highly contested environments. We are seeking a Survivability Materials Engineer to lead the selection, qualification, specification, and production implementation of low-observable and signature-control materials for next-generation autonomous aircraft.


This role is ideal for an engineer with experience in radar-absorbing materials, specialty coatings, electromagnetic material characterization, and aerospace manufacturing processes. You will work across survivability analysis, design engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sustainment teams to ensure material solutions meet signature-performance requirements while remaining producible, inspectable, durable, and supportable throughout the aircraft lifecycle.

What you'll do:
  • Conduct material surveys and evaluate radar-absorbing materials, conductive materials, dielectric materials, specialty coatings, adhesives, sealants, and other survivability-related material systems.
  • Develop and maintain a survivability materials database containing performance, cost, supplier, part-number, availability, application, and sustainment information.
  • Partner with survivability analysis, design, manufacturing, and program teams to down-select materials based on signature performance, durability, producibility, weight, cost, and supply-chain risk.
  •  Develop material qualification plans and oversee electromagnetic, electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and environmental testing.
  • Establish and maintain laboratory capabilities for material characterization, process development, receiving inspection, and production verification.
  • Provide hands-on production support for material application, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, supplier coordination, and sustainment.
Required qualifications:
  • B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in aerospace materials engineering, low-observable materials, electromagnetic materials, specialty coatings, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of radar-absorbing materials, conductive coatings, dielectric materials, adhesives, sealants, or specialty surface treatments.
  • Understanding of how complex permittivity, complex permeability, conductivity, and thickness affect electromagnetic and radar-signature performance.
  • Experience with material characterization, laboratory testing, production inspection, or supplier qualification.
  • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience developing or qualifying radar-absorbing materials, low-observable coatings, structural RAM, conductive treatments, or signature-control appliqués.
  • Experience measuring electromagnetic material properties using free-space, waveguide, coaxial, resonant-cavity, or reflectivity-based test methods.
  • Familiarity with vector network analyzers, free-space measurement systems, conductivity equipment, coating-thickness instruments, environmental chambers, and mechanical test equipment.
  •  Active Secret, Top Secret, or SCI security clearance.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
 
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
 
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
 
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.