Materials & Process Engineer / Senior Engineer (Polymers)
DivergentTorrance, California, United States$117k – $160kPosted 26 March 2026
Tech Stack
Job Description
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
As a Materials Process engineer, you will help
accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing
processes
through first principles
materials
engineering and
robust
qualification testing .
The Role
Define and execute qualification plans for rapid adoption of adhesives or coatings.
Identify and implement scalable solutions to corrosion protection and environmental protection of additive hardware.
Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing.
Support material related quality monitoring tools and perform root cause investigations for production processes.
Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new manufacturing processes.
Participate in integrated product teams on development and delivery of new products.
Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing.
Basic Qualifications
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field.
4+ years of experience executing material qualification and writing technical specifications.
2+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.
Background in one of the following adhesives, coatings, paint, or corrosion protection.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.
Understanding of aerospace application and use of adhesives, coatings, or polymers for aerospace designs.
Experience qualifying of coating or adhesive manufacturing processes for volume production.
Knowledge of aerospace and defense requirements including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications.
Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, or thermal mechanical analysis.
Work Environment
Mix of office, l aboratory , and industrial environment.
May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Engineer (E04) - Senior Engineer (E05) as evaluated through our interview process.
MP Engineer / E04: $116,600 - $160,325
Senior MP Engineer / E05: $134,640 - $185,130
Pay Range
$116,600
$185,130 USD
What We Offer:
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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