Description:

A technical position in the area of polymer matrix composites is available in the Materials Science Department at The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, California.  The successful candidate would provide laboratory support to members of the technical staff serving National Security Space and non-DoD customers in the areas of polymeric materials characterization and composite materials fabrication and characterization.  Tasks include, but are not limited to, sample preparation, operation of thermal analysis instrumentation, optical and atomic force microscopy, fabrication and characterization of composites and resins, materials evaluation for mission assurance and brief documentation of laboratory results.  A FULL US citizenship is required!

Qualifications:

The qualifications include a BS/BA in chemistry, materials science, physical science, or related technical field for the associate of the technical staff position or an AA degree in chemistry or materials science for the laboratory technician position.  Experience with laboratory instrumentation including scanning electron microscopy, gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, dynamical mechanical analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry is desirable but not required.  The flexibility to support multiple projects is desired as is the ability to work harmoniously and effectively communicate with co-workers.  A FULL US citizenship is required!

General:

The Aerospace is a nonprofit corporation operating a Federally Funded Research and Development Center to provide research, development, and advisory services.  The corporation's primary customers are the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) of Air Force Space Command, and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), although work is performed for other agencies, international organizations, and governments in the national interest.  The Aerospace Corporation functions as an "architect-engineer" for national security programs, specializing in advanced military space systems.  The Corporation's Laboratory Operations supports the effective and timely development and operation of national security systems through scientific research and the application of advanced technology.  More details about Aerospace can be found at http://www.aero.org.

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must e-mail (only) the following 3 documents:

1) cover letter

2) resume which clearly states your US citizenship, GPA, degree and related work experience.

3) unofficial transcripts

Please, no hard copies accepted, only e-mail documents in pdf format.

Thank you,

Alan R. Hopkins, Ph.D.

The Aerospace Corporation

Materials Science Department

El Segundo, CA  90245

Office:  310-336-5664:   FAX:  810-336-5846: 

e-mail:  alan.r.hopkins@aero.org