Senior Materials Engineer – High-Temp Ceramics & Metals

Lydian; Boston; On-site; PHP 7,385,000 - 11,077,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity compensation

Unlimited PTO

Full health coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Lydian is hiring a Senior Materials Engineer to advance materials used in our high-temperature reactor platforms. You will lead development of ceramic and metallic materials, design joints, and refine coatings, aligning material properties with reactor performance.

This hands-on role requires coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure scale-up readiness and reliable supply. You will work onsite in Charlestown, MA, reporting to the Senior Manager, Materials Design & Manufacturing,

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Materials Science or equivalent degree.
• 3+ years of industry experience with materials for industrial applications.
• Deep knowledge of materials properties for high-temp use.
• Experience with ceramic materials manufacturing and joining processes.
• Experience with external partners and fast-moving environments.
• Strong communication and organized teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and select ceramic and metallic materials for reactor components.
• Advance joints and interfaces between ceramics and metals; refine joining processes.
• Improve protective coatings for challenging operating conditions.
• Link material properties to reactor performance and design priorities.
• Lead durability tests and establish QA parameters and acceptance criteria.
• Develop advanced characterization methods for electrical and mechanical properties.
• Translate R&D developments into scale-up engineering specs and controls.
• Collaborate with external partners; manage timelines and material sourcing.
• Work cross-functionally with design, catalysis, testing, and process teams.

Skills

Materials Science

High-temp materials

Ceramics

Metals

Education

MS or PhD in Materials Science

Tools

SEM

Raman

Micro-CT

Job description

Lydian is hiring a Senior Materials Engineer to advance materials used in our high-temperature reactor platforms. You will lead development of ceramic and metallic materials, design joints, and refine coatings, aligning material properties with reactor performance.

This hands-on role requires coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure scale-up readiness and reliable supply. You will work onsite in Charlestown, MA, reporting to the Senior Manager, Materials Design & Manufacturing,