Highlights
Key Responsibilities Develop, evaluate, and qualify energetic materials (propellants, pyrotechnics, initiators) for aerospace CAD/PAD systems. Required Qualifications M.S. in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (PhD preferred).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Oxnard, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | https://www.jsginc.com/ |
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 ** 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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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.