Materials Engineer

Andersen Corporation

Bayport, MN · $90,039 – $139,561

This role develops and implements sealant and insulating glass materials for Andersen's window and door products, combining experimental testing with cross-functional project leadership. It suits engineers with materials science or chemistry backgrounds who want to drive product improvements through material innovation in a manufacturing-focused environment.

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Alcoa

Full-time · New Kensington, PA

This role leads materials development for ELYSIS's breakthrough carbon-free aluminum smelting technology, advancing ceramic electrode materials from lab to commercial scale. It suits someone with deep ceramics expertise who enjoys bridging research and production, with responsibility for risk reduction, process design, and technical guidance to manufacturing teams.

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Levi Strauss & Co.

Full-time · $160,000 – $200,000

This role leads the complete strategy for fabric and material sourcing and innovation at Beyond Yoga, working across design, product development, and supplier partnerships to bring new fabrics to market while managing sustainability and quality standards. It suits someone with deep textile R&D expertise who can operate at a senior level across complex cross-functional teams and drive both innovation and operational excellence in performance apparel.

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Axiom Space

Houston, TX

A principal-level materials engineer supporting Axiom's commercial spacesuit program, responsible for selecting materials, defining manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with NASA standards for both pressurized and extravehicular suits. The role suits experienced metallurgists and materials specialists seeking to apply deep technical expertise to human spaceflight hardware in a fast-moving commercial space environment.

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Samsung Semiconductor

Full-time · Taylor, TX · $76,000 – $174,500

This role supports semiconductor manufacturing by managing supplier relationships and ensuring incoming materials meet quality standards through data analysis and problem-solving. It suits engineers with a background in materials or chemicals who want to work in semiconductor manufacturing and supplier quality management.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $38 – $58 / hour

This role develops and tests advanced materials and thermal protection systems for rockets, requiring deep expertise in aerospace composite processing and hands-on lab work. It suits experienced materials engineers who want technical ownership in a fast-moving launch company and can mentor junior team members.

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Stoke Space

Full-time · Kent, WA · $129,150 – $252,105

Stoke is building fully reusable rockets and needs a Materials & Process Engineer to lead the qualification and testing of materials across engines, structures, and other systems. This role suits someone with aerospace materials experience who can own the full lifecycle from requirements through flight validation.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $140,000 – $210,000

A materials and failure analysis engineer role supporting advanced autonomous aircraft development, requiring hands-on lab work with electron microscopy and materials characterization to drive design and manufacturing improvements.

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Oura

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $198,050 – $267,950

This role leads the development of material technologies for Oura's wearable hardware, with focus on PVD coatings, metal surface treatments, and novel inorganic materials. It suits an experienced materials engineer with deep expertise in coating processes and consumer electronics who can drive innovation while managing manufacturing scale-up and cross-functional partnerships.

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Shield AI

Full-time · San Diego, CA · $170,000 – $250,000

Shield AI is seeking a materials engineer to lead the selection and implementation of signature-control and radar-absorbing materials for autonomous aircraft designed to operate in contested environments. This role suits someone with expertise in specialty coatings, electromagnetic characterization, and aerospace manufacturing who can bridge survivability analysis, design, and production teams.

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