What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Engineer position at Actalent?
Below are some details about the position:
- BENEFITS: YES
- PAY: $45-49 an hour depending on experience, weekly pay
- SCHEDULE/ENVIRONMENT: On site
Job Description:
We are seeking an exceptional Materials Engineer who combines analytical capabilities with technical writing skills. This person will be responsible for performing material selection assessments for space environments, investigating opportunities for materials-first continuous improvements, and authoring technical specifications or inspection plans. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in aerospace or medical device engineering and new product development.
MUST HAVES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 2 years of experience with materials selection, testing, and processing or fabrication methodologies in the aerospace or medical sector
NICE TO HAVES:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Demonstrated ability to author, revise, and maintain technical specifications
- Knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials used in spaceflight hardware
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication, metallic coatings, and cleaning processes
- Familiarity with roll-to-roll processing, injection molding, thermal interface materials, or composite processing
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, experimental design, and procedure generation
- Experience with characterization techniques including SEM, EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, spectrophotometry, optical microscopy, and hardness testing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Understanding of process variable interactions and their impact on material performance
- Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across all organizational levels
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $49.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $45 - $49