Materials R&D Engineer for Next-Gen Electrostatic Actuators

Telemetry Today LLC; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Telemetry Today LLC in Boulder, CO is seeking a hands-on Materials R&D Engineer to develop and validate materials, interfaces, and fabrication approaches for a novel electrostatic actuator platform. You will design experiments, build test fixtures, and collaborate with our microfabrication team to turn concepts into working demonstrations, using first‑principles calculations and practical lab work.

As an early hire, you will directly shape materials choices and development strategy, prioritizing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experimental R&D in materials science, applied physics, or a related engineering field.
• Strong fundamentals in surface interactions, wetting, adhesion, dielectric behavior, and mechanical properties.
• Experience with thin films, surface treatments, solder, polymers, or microfabrication.
• Ability to independently design experiments, build apparatus, and interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Experimental design to identify uncertainties and guide design decisions.
• Develop materials and interfaces, linking properties to actuator performance.
• Lab prototyping with test fixtures and collaboration with microfabrication team.
• Characterization through repeatable electrical, mechanical, and surface measurements; data analysis and iteration.

Skills

Materials science

Experimental design

Data analysis

Thin films

Microfabrication

Job description

Telemetry Today LLC in Boulder, CO is seeking a hands-on Materials R&D Engineer to develop and validate materials, interfaces, and fabrication approaches for a novel electrostatic actuator platform. You will design experiments, build test fixtures, and collaborate with our microfabrication team to turn concepts into working demonstrations, using first‑principles calculations and practical lab work.

As an early hire, you will directly shape materials choices and development strategy, prioritizing