Materials & Process Engineer (New Grads: Fall 2025/Spring 2026)

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 material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design.
• 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.
• Graduating in Dec 2025 or Spring 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Exposure in one of the following: additive manufacturing, adhesives, coatings, metallurgy, welding, or forgings/castings through coursework, internships, or projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Master's degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of mechanical behavior or materials including fatigue and fracture.
• Familiarity of aerospace and defense requirements including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications.
• Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, thermoanalytical testing, tensile testing, etc.

Work Environment

• This role is on-site at our Torrance, CA headquarters.

Pay Range: $100,000 USD - $110,000 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 options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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