Senior Scientist – Formulation and Composites

Cambium Biomaterials, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) matching

Equity potential

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Cambium Biomaterials, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist in El Segundo, CA to lead the formulation and development of high-temperature polymer resins for aerospace, defense, and high-performance applications.

This onsite, full-time role emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration with chemists and engineers, and driving technology transfer from bench to commercialization. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or equivalent experience with 5+ years in advanced materials development, and possess strong

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant technology field or equivalent industrial experience.
• 5+ years of post-graduate industrial experience in advanced materials/polymers.
• Strong understanding of polymers and materials science fundamentals.
• Experience manufacturing/formulating polymer composites or adhesives.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a lab and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide design, formulation, and manufacturability of high-temperature resins.
• Mentor junior scientists and spend significant time in the lab.
• Plan experiments with DoEs to evaluate additives and formulations.
• Analyze data and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Related field

Tools

Polymer formulation

Laboratory workflows

Job description

Senior Scientist — Formulation and Composites

El SEGUNDO, CA | FULL-TIME Onsite

Defense, aerospace and other high-performance applications demand new material solutions stronger, lighter, more resilient tested and delivered faster than traditionally available. Cambium is disrupting advanced materials development, from AI-driven molecular design to agile domestic manufacturing. Whether enabling hypersonic flight or protecting critical systems, our solutions push the limits of what’s possible. Cambium solves mission-critical problems in defense and industry. Our team of world-class scientists and engineers was purposely built to take on those challenges. Come join us and revolutionize advanced materials for defense, aerospace, and beyond.

THE ROLE

Cambium is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our polymer/composite materials engineering team. In this role, you will guide the design, formulation, and manufacturability of polymer resins, with a focus on high-temperature thermosets, from the benchtop to commercialization.

This is a hands‑on position where you will work closely with leadership, scientists/engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams to develop new materials, assist with laboratory operations and technology transfer, and contribute to process optimization efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support senior leadership in driving new product development through guiding the design, development, and execution of formulating high-performance resins into various product forms (e.g. film adhesives, composites, coatings, foams)
• Mentor and work with junior scientists and technicians to advance products/product forms, focusing on manufacturability. This is a hands‑on role and you will be expected to spend considerable time in the laboratory.
• Work collaboratively with synthetic chemists and engineers to plan experiments, including DoEs, to evaluate new additives and develop new formulations.
• Analyze data and document conclusions in reports and presentations.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership.
• Communicate clearly and concisely key concepts, development status, performance outcomes, and lessons learned to your coworkers, investors, and collaborators.
• Prioritize safety and OSHA, EPA, and local health and safety requirements.
• Create and contribute to the product demonstration and engineering teams in a manner consistent with Cambium’s mission and values and the growth of Cambium’s business

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in a relevant technology field (i.e., Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, etc.) or equivalent industrial experience
• At least 5 years of post‑graduate industrial experience in the development of advanced materials and polymers for use in high‑performance applications
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of polymers and materials science
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and/or formulating polymer composites and/or adhesives
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a hands‑on laboratory environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required

SALARY:

$135,000 — $166,000 annually

BENEFITS:

Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan. This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan, professional development reimbursement, and an opportunity for equity for most full‑time positions.