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Job Title: Lead, Materials Process Engineering Job Code: 42120 Job Location: Orange, VA Job ... Bachelor's Degree in the physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Materials) and minimum 9 years of ...

Materials & Process Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$129K - $193K/yr

Description We are seeking an Materials & Process Engineer to join our dynamic team to support ... Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics ...

Materials & Process Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$129K - $193K/yr

Description We are seeking an Materials & Process Engineer to join our dynamic team to support ... Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics ...

Materials & Process Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$129K - $193K/yr

Description We are seeking an Materials & Process Engineer to join our dynamic team to support ... Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics ...

Materials & Process Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$100K - $165K/yr

Materials & Process Engineer Job Location: Torrance, CA Salary: $100,000-$165,000/yr DOE Stellant is excited to offer a MATERIALS & PROCESSES ENGINEER position at our Torrance facility. We are an ...

Materials & Process Engineer Job Location: Torrance, CA Salary: $85,000-$165,000/yr DOE Stellant is excited to offer a MATERIALS & PROCESSES ENGINEER position at our Torrance facility. We are an ...

Materials & Process Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$100K - $165K/yr

Materials & Process Engineer Job Location: Torrance, CA Salary: $100,000-$165,000/yr DOE Stellant is excited to offer a MATERIALS & PROCESSES ENGINEER position at our Torrance facility. We are an ...

Materials & Process Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$100K - $165K/yr

Materials & Process Engineer Job Location: Torrance, CA Salary: $100,000-$165,000/yr DOE Stellant is excited to offer a MATERIALS & PROCESSES ENGINEER position at our Torrance facility. We are an ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for materials process physics engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Materials Process Physics Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,018 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Lead Materials Process Engineer

Culpeper, VA

$106K - $197K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

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Job description

Job Title: Lead, Materials Process Engineering

Job Code: 42120

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week 

Job Description:

Under general direction, the Lead Materials Process Engineer determines approaches to objectives demonstrating an in-depth understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices for energetic compositions, processing, and testing. The qualified employee works in the area of new technology to advance energetic applications, develops innovative approaches and testing, and communicates findings as part of an integrated product team.  

Essential Functions:

  • Provides safe, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of chemical analysis techniques
  • Has full technical responsibility for planning, organizing, and conducting technical projects involving energetic materials within a broad range of chemical tests, analyses or syntheses
  • Conducts independent investigations involving the application of advanced principles of chemistry
  • Performs testing using advanced methods and analytical instrumentation
  • Consolidates results and prepares findings and recommendation documents
  • Travel requirements with up to 5% of travel expected
  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in the physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Materials) and minimum 9 years of prior relevant Energetics and Propulsion experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong skills in mathematics
  • Experience in the use of multi-physics programs such as Comsol is a plus
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics desired

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $106,000 - $197,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining  agreements

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