Material and Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Berkeley, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 64600 - 87400
Posted on:
15-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company
The Integrated Materials & Structures Technology Team within Boeing Technology Innovation (BTI) is seeking an Experienced Engineer Composites Materials Process & Physics Engineer (MP&P) to join our team in Berkeley MO. This team is part of the Composites Materials & Structures organization within BTI. This group has a dual mission to 1) Execute Research and Development in the technical area of next-generation thermoset composites with a particular focus on Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) relevant materials and 2) Develop and mature applications for these new materials through advanced design and manufacturing demonstrator programs to de-risk and accelerate adoption by BDS programs.
This experienced engineer will lead material selection process development characterization and troubleshooting of polymer matrix and fiber-reinforced composite systems for aerospace applications. They also will be asked to lead manufacturing risk reduction demonstration programs to de-risk and accelerate adoption of new composite materials and manufacturing processes for BDS programs. This role offers hands-on exposure to lab-scale manufacturing processes mechanical and physical/chemical testing data analysis and cross-functional project work with early career and senior engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Support development and optimization of composite materialsprepregs adhesives and core materialsand related consumables
- Define and validate manufacturing processes (e.g. layup curing/autoclave/out-of-autoclave processing consolidation) to be used on production programs
- Perform materials characterization and testing: mechanical (tensile compression shear) thermal (DMA TGA DSC) moisture uptake and microscopy
- Collect analyze and summarize experimental data; prepare test reports and present findings to the team
- Develop and maintain process documentation work instructions and process control plans for production transitions
- Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for material and process related nonconformances
- Conduct supplier evaluations and material qualification activities
- Follow safety quality and environmental procedures in the lab and manufacturing areas
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry
- 1 or more years related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of composite materials and processing methods
- Familiarity with standard materials testing methods
- Knowledge of composite design considerations and failure modes
- Ability to read understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong problem solving and experimental skills; ability to apply knowledge of materials engineering and scientific principles to develop design analyze test and validate solutions for complex systems sub-systems and designs
- Solid written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare clear test reports and presentations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint); experience with data analysis tools
- Willingness to work in lab/manufacturing environments
Travel: 10%
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $64600 -$87400
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelors Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Root cause Analysis
- Spectroscopy
- Fabrication
- Mechanical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Research & Development
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Product Development
- Manufacturing
- Microscopy
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