Lead Technical Advisor – Molecular Machines

Mach-20; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 4,914,004 - 7,371,007; Full time

Job summary

Mach-20 is seeking a Lead Technical Advisor based in the Philippines to support a new technology development program focused on atomically precise manufacturing enabled by molecular machines. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. and expertise in polymer chemistry.

The role demands technical leadership in research and manufacturing, requiring clear communication and a capacity to guide innovative projects. Active U.S. citizenship with a clearance is preferred. Join us for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. strongly preferred) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• Deep technical expertise in polymer chemistry and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support government program manager in executing a new research program.
• Provide technical leadership on polymer chemistry and molecular machine-based manufacturing.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and program briefings.

Skills

Polymer chemistry design

Molecular machines and self-assembly

Manufacturing techniques

Technical documentation and reporting

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Lead Technical Advisor – Molecular Machines

Location:

National Capital Region, On-site (non-local candidates will not be considered)

Experience:

Advanced degree (Ph.D. strongly preferred) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Clearance:

U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred). Exceptional candidates who don’t currently possess a clearance but are eligible will be considered.

We are seeking a Lead Technical Advisor to support the ideation, development, and execution of a new technology development program focused on atomically precise manufacturing enabled by molecular machines. The advisor will provide deep technical leadership in polymer chemistry design and manufacturing, guiding high-risk research aimed at fundamentally new fabrication paradigms.

This role sits at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and manufacturing, requiring the ability to translate molecular-scale control into scalable, manufacturable systems.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have knowledge and expertise in areas including:

• Polymer chemistry design, synthesis, and advanced manufacturing techniques
• Molecular machines, self-assembly, and bottom-up fabrication approaches
• Atomically or molecularly precise manufacturing concepts
• Structure–property relationships in functional polymers and materials
• Pathways for scaling laboratory demonstrations toward practical manufacturing
• Evaluation of research proposals, performer progress, and technical risk
• Technical documentation, reporting, and briefing for government decision-makers
• U.S. citizenship and required clearance

Desired Capabilities and Characteristics

• Deep technical expertise paired with systems-level perspective
• Comfortable operating at the frontier of emerging scientific disciplines
• Strong communicator across chemistry, materials, and engineering communities
• Persistent, detail-oriented, and resilient in the face of technical uncertainty
• Highly self-directed and capable of shaping evolving program goals
• Advanced degree (Ph.D. strongly preferred) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Support government program manager in shaping and executing a new research program
• Provide technical leadership on polymer chemistry and molecular machine-based manufacturing
• Evaluate performer approaches, identify technical gaps, and recommend course corrections
• Support development of milestones, metrics, and transition strategies
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and program briefings
• Help ensure objective, technically rigorous decision-making throughout program execution