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Materials Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Posted: 08/19/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: b29wVWp1dDV2bmJTbjVRU0lrQUhZZz09 Pay Rate: 19-94.15 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 17319

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Materials Engineer
LOCATION: Santa Rosa, CA
PAY RATE: $79.00-94.15/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 and develops sputtering and evaporation processes to produce optical thin-film based products.

  • Uses one or more thin film design tools including TFCalc, OptiLayer, FilmStar, and FilmWizard for design and analysis.

  • Acts as primary technical contact to internal Program Managers for multiple projects.

  • Provides mentoring and training to entry-level engineers and manufacturing technicians.

  • Applies various advanced analytical and metrology tools for thin film characterization and process control.

  • Performs thin film coating design, process development, and optimization for optical applications.

  • Supports engagements with customers, vendors, and colleagues for technical discussions.

  • Uses data analysis and metrology for process validation and product qualification.

  • Applies materials science and process engineering principles to thin film deposition.

  • Optimizes thin film deposition processes for production and development.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

  • Extensive experience with sputtering and evaporation designs and processes for optical thin-film products.

  • Proficiency with one or more thin film design tools such as TFCalc, OptiLayer, FilmStar, or FilmWizard.

  • Competence with various advanced analytical and metrology tools for thin film characterization.

  • Experience with thin film materials and process engineering.

  • Ability to act as primary technical contact for multiple projects and Program Managers.

  • Experience mentoring and training entry-level engineers and manufacturing technicians.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for data-driven decision making.

  • Solid communication skills for customer, vendor, and internal engagement.

  • Experience with optical thin-film based product development and production.

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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Meet Your Recruiter

Gus Sanchez

Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives.

Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client’s efficiency and productivity.

Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran.

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