Associate Engineer, Materials Laboratory (Aerospace)

Location: Canoga Park, California, US. Onsite laboratory role with a 9/80 schedule: 9 workdays every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Salary: $68,000–$126,000 per year in California.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security customers.

What you will do

• Perform hands-on testing of metallic and non-metallic materials, including sample preparation, materials characterization, and Instron mechanical testing.
• Support research, development, and failure analysis projects by developing test protocols, conducting tests, and documenting results.
• Operate laboratory equipment including vacuum ovens, humidity chambers, hardness testers, viscometers, tensile mills, and related instruments.
• Work under direct supervision while following detailed instructions, established procedures, laboratory protocols, and required safety practices.
• Safely handle acids, caustic chemicals, other laboratory materials, and assigned personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, or have completed the bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.
• Ability to work safely with laboratory materials and follow required safety procedures.
• Applicants may need to obtain a security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Conditional-offer applicants may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth, community commitment, and excellence.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and available programs may vary based on hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.