Scientist (Mid-level or Senior)
Core
Develop innovative solutions to manufacturing issues and processes to reduce waste, rework, and improve efficiency and first-time quality for commercial aerostructures.
Role type
Mid-to-Senior Scientist (Materials & Process Engineering)
Builds
Production manufacturing processes and test methods for fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Analytical instrumentation (IC, ICP), test plan development, laboratory data interpretation, regulatory compliance (AS9100/NADCAP), technical problem-solving, audit preparation
Preferred skills
Team leadership in lab settings, advanced spectroscopy (FT-IR, DMA, DSC, TGA, GC-MS, GDS), AS9100/NADCAP expertise
Technologies
Ion Chromatography (IC), Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Dynamic Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Glow Discharge Spectrometry (GDS)
Responsibilities
Create solutions to reduce waste and improve efficiency; maintain and research analytical instruments; develop and maintain test methods; train technicians; ensure lab compliance; lead audit preparations; interpret laboratory data and present findings
Seniority
Mid-level (5+ years) to Senior (10+ years), hands-on IC
