Senior Chemical Engineer / Material Scientist

GVD Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Shared medical and dental insurance

100% paid STD, LTD, AD&D and Life

401(k) with a match

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Cambridge is looking for a chemical engineer with 2-8 years of experience in vapor deposited polymer coating technology. The role involves developing applications, conducting lab tests, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants must be US citizens eligible for a military security clearance. GVD offers a friendly work environment with great benefits, including generous PTO and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in R&D, product development, or applications development.
• Direct experience with vacuum technology such as deposition or etching.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, small-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply new vapor deposited polymer coating technology.
• Conduct lab work and analytical testing; interpret data and results.
• Mentor junior engineering staff as needed.

Skills

Hands-on experience in materials development

Project coordination

Excellent communication skills

Self-time management

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

SEM

AFM

XPS

Job description

GVD is known for its cutting-edge work on novel coating technologies across many industries, including transportation, semiconductor manufacture, alternative fuels & fuel storage, and military electronics. These programs are supported by contracts from the Navy, Department of Energy, DARPA, NIH, and EPA.

APPLICANT MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND ELIGIBLE FOR A MILITARY SECURITY CLEARANCE

GVD is an agile, growth-oriented, and innovative company looking to add a chemical engineer with 2-8 years of experience. This position develops new vapor deposited polymer coating technology and applies for funding to commercial customers and appropriate government agencies. Position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide hands‑on reduction to practice for all aspects of the technical development of the application, including process tuning of the coating technology, product design, and prototype production.
• Follow existing and develop additional experimental plans to achieve project goals, including design‑of‑experiment (DOE) matrices, milestones, budgeting, timing, and resource allocation.
• Conduct (and supervise, if necessary) all lab work and analytical and performance testing, and interpret data and results. Perform analytical methods, such as SEM, AFM, and XPS.
• Make recommendations and direct the project based on data, test results, and feedback from our customers/partners.
• Prepare written reports to satisfy customer requirements and maintain project funding status. Assist in the preparation of follow‑on or new funding proposals. Excellent technical writing skills are mandatory.
• Mentor/lead junior engineering staff and technicians (as required).

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• US Citizens ONLY. No H1B, F1 or other visa candidates and no green card holders will be considered due to security clearance requirements associated with this position.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering (Chemical, Materials Science) or related field and 2‑8 years of experience in R&D, product development, applications development, with some project management exposure
• Direct experience in materials development or vacuum technology (deposition, etching, sputtering) – preferably both;
• Hands‑on experience: this is a dynamic, small‑company environment which requires hands‑on involvement in all aspects of the project.
• Excellent project coordination: ability to predict project scope accurately, manage resources (including your own time), and deliver on‑time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills: frequent, well‑written reports will be essential to communicating project success quickly and efficiently.
• Self‑time management are essential, along with planning, organizing and being able to juggle multiple projects.

Applicants must be comfortable with the dynamic culture of a small, team‑oriented growth company. Applicants will need to work independently but not alone, as much of the work will require collaboration and communication with many people, both inside and outside the company.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires the ability to work with in a lab with chemicals / solvents as well as office conditions where the individual will walk, stand, stoop, sit, manipulate / adjust instruments/items, and keyboard on a regular basis. Must be able to analyze / synthesize data and communicate issues, findings, processes and ideas in a clear, concise, technically‑proficient manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer – all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GVD offers a casual, friendly work environment, generous PTO, shared medical and dental insurance, 100% paid STD, LTD, AD&D and Life, 401(k) with a match, and more!

Interested candidates should submit their resume, and an optional cover letter.