Associate Engineer, Wet Chemistry Laboratory

Location: Canoga Park, California, US; onsite laboratory role. Work schedule: 9/80, 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 across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Perform wet chemistry analyses, including solution preparation, titrations, gravimetric analysis, pH and conductivity measurements, and automated titration methods.
• Conduct contamination analysis for process control, cleanliness verification, and product investigations.
• Operate FTIR, LECO, pH meters, titrators, gas chromatographs, analytical balances, and atomic absorption equipment.
• Support engineering projects by developing test protocols and performing chemical analyses for research, development, and failure analysis.
• Document test data and follow established laboratory procedures under direct supervision.
• Apply required safety practices and use PPE when handling acids, bases, oxidizers, and other hazardous laboratory chemicals.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, or must have completed the bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.
• Ability to work onsite in the Canoga Park, California laboratory.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required for the position; security clearances may only be granted to US citizens.

Culture & Benefits

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