Technical Fellow - Materials
Defense, aerospace and other high-performance applications demand new material solutions stronger, lighter, higher temperature, and delivered faster than traditionally available. Cambium is disrupting advanced materials development, from 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 purpose built to take on those challenges.
About the role
Reporting to the VP of Materials Science, the Technical Fellow - Materials will lead technical innovation across new product development, focusing on fundamental structure-property-processing relationships to bring novel chemistries to the aerospace and automotive sectors. The Technical Fellow is expected to guide nascent technology opportunities through formulation and scale-up as well as support the breadth of the product development team in advancing the portfolio of mid-to-high temperature composites, adhesives, and coatings.
Candidate will advise and mentor chemists, materials engineers, scientists, and the commercial team on materials science methods, data interpretation, experimental design, and market opportunities. Candidate will be an individual contributor without direct supervisory responsibilities but will lead technical projects as needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical projects (no direct supervisory responsibilities)
- Support rapid product development timelines utilizing fundamental structure-property-processing results to drive innovation and execution
- Advise and mentor chemists, engineers, and scientists in Cambium’s material screening and product development functions
- Support the commercial team as needed
- Contribute to IP generation, technical presentations and reports, and collaborative R&D efforts
Qualifications
- PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Biophysics
- >20 years of experience leading technical R&D, and developing and mentoring technical staff
- Exceptional track record of scientific publications and presentations, and contributions to original scientific findings
- Superior knowledge in fundamental materials science, chemistry, polymers, and working knowledge of computational chemistry tools for material prediction and discovery
- Exceptional communication skills, self-starter, and a collaborative mindset
- Experience scaling from benchtop to production
- Deep expertise in polymer science, synthetic chemistry, materials science, and mechanics
- Passion for material development, a track record of innovation, and demonstrated excellence in technical leadership and mentorship
Why Cambium?
- Work at the cutting edge of materials science
- Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers
- Influence product and platform development at an early stage
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Professional development reimbursement
- Opportunity for equity for most positions
Pay
$190,000 - $210,000 annually, plus equity and benefits
On-site in El Segundo, CA | Full-time