Materials Science & Engineering Co-op

Materials Science & Engineering Co-op

Lydian is looking for a Materials Science & Engineering Co-op for Fall 2026 to develop, manufacture, and characterize high temperature materials for use in sustainable fuel reactor systems. You will interface with engineers and scientists across various domains in order to inform your experimental design and research priorities. This is an hourly position based in Boston, MA and has a minimum commitment of 6-months (July - December 2026).

• Own and execute advanced R&D projects with guidance from Lydian engineers pursuing new paths for materials development

• Use advanced characterization techniques (SEM, electrical property measurements, oxidation/corrosion analysis) to develop understanding of materials and degradation mechanisms. Work with external partners who can perform some techniques under our guidance

• Build key reactor components using repeatable, scalable manufacturing techniques, including input and experimentation to explore improvements and alternatives to existing techniques

• Frequent use of high temperature furnace equipment to produce different materials

• Support other team members in materials compatibility experiments, materials selection, and characterization

• Assist in equipment setup, maintenance, and SOP generation.

• B.S. or M.S. candidate in Materials engineering, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical engineering

• Comfortable working in a wet lab environment, with an openness to learning new experimental and documentation techniques.

• Ability to follow laboratory protocols and instructions accurately, with a willingness to ask questions when uncertain

• Attention to detail in experimental design, execution, and documentation

• Experience in documentation and reporting, including preparing lab notebooks, data analysis, technical reports, and formal presentations

• Curiosity, proactiveness, being a team player, eagerness to learn, and a focus on quickly determining a path to results are key!

• Preferred but not required: wet lab experience, furnace operation, chemical synthesis, slurry formulation, coating experience

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and solve interesting technical problems

• Paid lab/engineering-focused internship with a collaborative in-person technical team

• Challenging, meaningful work that can directly impact company success

• Opportunities for networking/exposure within the climate tech community

• Mentorship from a great team of engineers and scientists