
The Materials Specialist role is a hands-on technical position based in Costa Mesa, California, focused on designing and testing rubber and polymer formulations for aerospace, defense, and medical industries. Key responsibilities include developing new material compounds, executing laboratory and field test plans to validate performance, and collaborating directly with customers and suppliers to scope projects and optimize product reliability. This position appeals to independent contributors who enjoy executing their own lab work and driving development projects within a small, collaborative team. The company offers a supportive culture with opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding organization, along with comprehensive benefits and a work arrangement that includes up to 20 percent travel for customer and supplier engagements.






















