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Aerospace Materials Science Engineer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $50-$55/hr on w2
United States, California, Irvine
Jan 08, 2026
Job Title: Aerospace Materials Science Engineer Location: Irvine CA 92618 Shift: 1st shift Duration: 1 Year Pay Rate: $50-$55(Negotiable) hour on w2 without benefits Role & Responsibilities: Primary function is to ensure timely and efficient oversight of Aerospace's Groups materials and processes supplier base through on-site and virtual audits along with maintaining various records and database updates. Secondary function is to perform various activities associated with materials and processes investigations, for example, failure analysis using fractography, image analysis, metallographic analysis and utilizing instruments such as the Scanning Electron Microstructural analysis of welded structures, heat affected zones, and joint integrity. Metallurgical failure analysis including SEM, EDS, and metallography. Polymer science and molecular bonding (thermoplastic, thermosets, rubbers). Corrosion and associated failure mechanisms (localized, general, SCC, galvanic). Good understanding of electronic properties of materials (semiconductors, microcircuits, conductors). Ability to travel to various processing suppliers and perform audits and implement corrective actions as necessary to overcome potential shortcomings in a process, example processes include heat treating, electroplating, plasma spraying, anodizing, welding and machining This position will be in the Materials Science Research and Development Department located in Irvine, Ca. Ability to run a failure analysis investigating using standard tools and instruments including stereomicroscopes, metallographic examination and a scanning electron microscope. Metallurgical failure analysis including SEM, EDS, and metallography. Education: Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in metallurgical engineering, a materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, or a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree with a minor in materials science.