Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Scientist

Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Scientist

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Engenius Micro is a hardware‑focused small business with offices in Huntsville, AL;
Atlanta, GA; and near Denver, CO. Our multidisciplinary staff of engineers and scientists provide research and development engineering services to industry and the Federal Government. Our primary research areas are Additive Manufacturing for RF electronics, Micro Electro Mechanical  Systems (MEMS)/Nanotechnology, and Microelectronics. As a research‑focused small business, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement for a motivated candidate.

Engenius Micro seeks self‑motivated, highly organized, and responsive employees able to work in a fast‑paced, small team environment. The ideal employee will thrive in a learning environment that encourages independence, initiative, leadership, and professional growth.

You like solving technical challenges in a fast‑paced collaborative environment. You’re interested in building a key component in hardware and prototypes. You want to work somewhere your interests can influence the direction of the company. You enjoy making products that are both technically and visually intriguing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Explore, develop and test advanced printed electronic components including batteries, energy generators, microelectronic devices and packages, and antennas.
• Research and development utilizing various resins, polymers, chemicals, paint, and/or aggregate to gather information that could be utilized to formulate cost‑take‑out and/or process enhancement opportunities for various new products or existing products.
• Design and test processes for electroactive polymers, develop methods to advance integration of these materials into future batteries, energy generators, and additively manufactured electronic components.
• Develop material property characterization techniques and maintain characterization equipment. Evaluate and analyze data.
• Assess existing materials commonly available and/or develop new materials to improve material performance and cost position in the support of new process and product development.
• Assess existing materials and make recommendations to improve performance and/or manufacturability of existing products in various environments.
• Invent and write patent applications.
• Write or assist in writing funding proposals, manage funding expenses and prepare technical reports.
• Lead and train supporting technicians to carry out research work and guide scale‑up processes.
• Work collaboratively with external R&D partners.
• Communicate experimental results and problems with supervisors.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 0‑3 years of relevant and verifiable experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience in solid‑state electrolyte materials and electrochemistry, electroactive polymer and ceramic materials, and additive manufacturing processes.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense & Space

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