R&D Scientist — Polymer Chemistry & Hybrid Materials

VideoRay; The Prairies at Wright Field (OH); Sur place; USD 89 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

AeroVironment is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Polymer Chemistry and Hybrid Materials to advance R&D efforts. You will conduct synthesis, processing, and characterization of polymer-based and hybrid materials for new technologies in defense and aerospace.

Under guidance of senior scientists, you will perform experiments, analyze data, maintain records, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to optimize material formulations and processing parameters while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Science.
• Experience conducting laboratory experiments and documenting results.
• Knowledge of safety practices and chemical handling.

Responsabilités

• Conduct polymer synthesis and hybrid material preparation using established methods.
• Characterize materials to evaluate composition, structure, and thermal behavior.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and guide formulation optimization.
• Document experiments and maintain accurate lab notebooks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals.

Connaissances

Polymer chemistry

Materials science

Laboratory research

Data analysis

Formation

Graduate degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Materials Science

Outils

FTIR

DSC

TGA

SEM

Description du poste

AeroVironment is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Polymer Chemistry and Hybrid Materials to advance R&D efforts. You will conduct synthesis, processing, and characterization of polymer-based and hybrid materials for new technologies in defense and aerospace.

Under guidance of senior scientists, you will perform experiments, analyze data, maintain records, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to optimize material formulations and processing parameters while upholding safety