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Senior Scientist - Formulation and Composites
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- Full time
- Compensation
- $135,000 - $160,000
- Posted
- 13D AGO
About the role
Senior Scientist – Formulation and Composites
El SEGUNDO, CA | FULL-TIME Onsite
Defense, aerospace and other high-performance applications demand new material solutions stronger, lighter, more resilient tested and delivered faster than traditionally available. Cambium is disrupting advanced materials development, from AI-driven molecular design to agile domestic manufacturing. Whether enabling hypersonic flight or protecting critical systems, our solutions push the limits of what’s possible. Cambium solves mission-critical problems in defense and industry. Our team of world-class scientists and engineers was purposely built to take on those challenges. Come join us and revolutionize advanced materials for defense, aerospace, and beyond.
THE ROLE
Cambium is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our polymer/composite materials engineering team. In this role, you will guide the design, formulation, and manufacturability of polymer resins, with a focus on high-temperature thermosets, from the benchtop to commercialization.
This is a hands-on position where you will work closely with leadership, scientists/engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to develop new materials, assist with laboratory operations and technology transfer, and contribute to process optimization efforts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support senior leadership in driving new product development through guiding the design, development, and execution of formulating high-performance resins into various product forms (e.g. film adhesives, composites, coatings, foams)
- Mentor and work with junior scientists and technicians to advance products/product forms, focusing on manufacturability. This is a hands-on role and you will be expected to spend considerable time in the laboratory.
- Work collaboratively with synthetic chemists and engineers to plan experiments, including DoEs, to evaluate new additives and develop new formulations.
- Analyze data and document conclusions in reports and presentations.
- Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership.
- Communicate clearly and concisely key concepts, development status, performance outcomes, and lessons learned to your coworkers, investors, and collaborators.
- Prioritize safety and OSHA, EPA, and local health and safety requirements.
- Create and contribute to the product demonstration and engineering teams in a manner consistent with Cambium’s mission and values and the growth of Cambium’s business
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Ph.D. in a relevant technology field (i.e., Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, etc.) or equivalent industrial experience
- At least 5 years of post-graduate industrial experience in the development of advanced materials and polymers for use in high-performance applications
- Strong understanding of the fundamentals of polymers and materials science
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and/or formulating polymer composites and/or adhesives
- Willingness to learn and contribute in a hands-on laboratory environment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required
SALARY: $135,000 – $166,000 annually
BENEFITS: Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan. This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan, professional development reimbursement, and an opportunity for equity for most full-time positions.
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