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JOB TITLE: Materials Engineer
LOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA
PAY RATE: $35.00 – 38.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 4/10-A

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Designs, prototypes, and produces thin film products with senior engineering support.

• Provides engineering support to production team for thin film coating operations.

• Monitors and interprets in‑process and post‑production metrology data.

• Applies knowledge of material sciences, chemical engineering, or physics to thin film coating processes.

• Works with customers, vendors, and colleagues to support product development.

• Uses Microsoft Office suite for documentation and communication.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Degree in Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.

• Intermediate‑to‑advanced written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and colleagues at all levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• Ability to monitor and interpret in‑process and post‑production metrology.

• Ability to provide engineering support to production team.

• Ability to work with senior engineering support on design and prototyping.

• Entry‑level experience in thin film coating or related field.

• Basic understanding of thin film coating processes and metrology techniques.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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