Technical Fellow - Materials

MVP Ventures; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Cambium Biomaterials, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Technical Fellow - Materials to lead innovation across new product development, focusing on fundamental structure‑property‑processing relationships to bring novel chemistries to aerospace and automotive sectors.

The role requires deep expertise in polymer science, chemistry, and materials science, with a track record of leadership and mentorship, and will guide projects from bench to production in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Biophysics.
• >20 years of experience leading technical R&D and mentoring staff.
• Strong record of publications, presentations and original findings.
• Deep knowledge of materials science, chemistry, polymers, and computational tools.
• Excellent communication, self-starting, and collaborative mindset.
• Experience scaling from benchtop to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects with no direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Drive rapid product development using structure‑property‑processing results.
• Advise and mentor chemists, engineers, and scientists in materials development.
• Support the commercial team as needed.
• Contribute to IP generation, technical presentations, and collaborative R&D.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Collaborative mindset

Mentoring staff

Project leadership

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Biophysics

Job description

Jobs at Cambium Biomaterials, Inc.

Technical Fellow - Materials

• El Segundo, CA
• Type: Full-time
• Min. Experience: Director
• Salary: $190,000 - $210,000

Defense, aerospace and other high-performance applications demand new material solutions stronger, lighter, higher temperature, and delivered faster than traditionally available. Cambium is disrupting advanced materials development, from 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 purpose built to take on those challenges. Come join us and revolutionize advanced materials for defense, aerospace, and beyond.

The Role

Reporting to the VP of Materials Science, the Technical Fellow - Materials will lead technical innovation across new product development, focusing on fundamental structure‑property‑processing relationships to bring novel chemistries to the aerospace and automotive sectors. The Technical Fellow is expected to guide nascent technology opportunities through formulation and scale‑up as well as support the breadth of the product development team in advancing the portfolio of mid‑to‑high temperature composites, adhesives, and coatings.

Candidate should have deep expertise in polymer science, synthetic chemistry, materials science, and mechanics. Candidate will have a passion for material development, a track record of innovation, and demonstrated excellence in technical leadership and mentorship.

Candidate will advise and mentor chemists, materials engineers, scientists, and the commercial team on materials science methods, data interpretation, experimental design, and market opportunities. Candidate will be an individual contributor without direct supervisory responsibilities. Candidate will lead technical projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects (no direct supervisory responsibilities)
• Support rapid product development timelines utilizing fundamental structure‑property‑processing results to drive innovation and execution
• Advise and mentor chemists, engineers, and scientists in Cambium’s material screening and product development functions
• Support the commercial team as needed
• Contribute to IP generation, technical presentations and reports, and collaborative R&D efforts

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Biophysics
• >20 years of experience leading technical R&D, and developing and mentoring technical staff
• Exceptional track record of scientific publications and presentations, and contributions to original scientific findings
• Superior knowledge in fundamental materials science, chemistry, polymers, and working knowledge of computational chemistry tools for material prediction and discovery
• Exceptional communication skills, self‑starter, and a collaborative mindset
• Experience scaling from benchtop to production

Why Cambium?

• Work at the cutting edge of materials science
• Collaborate with world‑class scientists and engineers
• Influence product and platform development at an early stage
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package

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 positions.

Compensation

$210,000 annually, equity, benefits