Optical Materials Test Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Cambium Biomaterials, Inc.
Location: El Segundo, CA 90245
Description:
Overview: Cambium is seeking a collaboration-oriented, results-driven Optical Engineer with Test and Evaluation experience to join the optical materials innovation and scale-up team, bridging the gap between new materials discoveries and high-performance commercial and defense applications. Key responsibilities of this role will include generating test procedures and plans, preparing test readiness review packages, integrating a development effort, and executing qualification testing. You will also write qualification test reports and facilitate capabilities to achieve an advanced level of commercial readiness. This will require the ability to solve technical problems, both independently and as part of a team, in developing new products and new manufacturing processes for operation in an aeronautical environment.
These activities will involve extensive collaboration with mechanical engineering, product prototyping, business development, as well as supplier and subcontractor interactions. Significant aspects of the position include developing testing protocols; analyzing data; design and control of equipment; troubleshooting both R&D and manufacturing equipment. It is expected there will be opportunities to contribute to other programs of interest to the company including laser eyewear protection. As Cambium experiences rapid growth, the responsibilities for this role are expected to evolve.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Expertise:
Contribute to the design, synthesis and/or formulation of high-performance monomers, thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers for aerospace and defense applications involving optics
Learn from system development and iterate for continuous improvement, while ensuring that the system scales well
Generating and executing test procedures and plans
Develops specifications and guides design of optical sensor protection
Process and anlyze test data to write up qualification test reports
Hands-on experience with optical and electrical test equipment.
Performs routine troubleshooting, test, and calibration in support of on-going programs
Supporting subcomponent and subassembly integration
2. Operational Expertise:
Communicate clearly and concisely key concepts, development status, performance outcomes, and lessons learned to senior leadership, investors, and collaborators
Collaborate across multiple teams including world-class experts in biomaterials, polymer science, composites, optics, aerospace components, and defense products
Can work independently and follow test instructions
Understand current technology and pitch future enhancements and strategies.
Create and contribute to product demonstration and engineering teams in a manner consistent with Cambium's mission and values and the growth of Cambium's business
Communicate (telephone/email/in-person) engagement with government and industry.
Able to provide clear instructions to technicians and work hand-in-hand on any testing
Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in a relevant technology field (i.e., Optical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, etc.).
4+ years of experience in laboratory process or workflow development
At least 1-2 years of experience in designing automated systems for chemistry or materials science applications
Technical writing, proposal preparation, and technical presentation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
NOTE - Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
Other Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in sensor testing or free space optical set up
Experience in aerospace test and evaluation procedures and protocols.
Experience with python, matlab, or other coding languages
Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing
Experience in characterizing the physical properties of high-performance materials
Experience in utilizing and integrating laboratory information management systems
Demonstrated problem solving ability in a laboratory environment
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Compensation: $94K - $144K
These activities will involve extensive collaboration with mechanical engineering, product prototyping, business development, as well as supplier and subcontractor interactions. Significant aspects of the position include developing testing protocols; analyzing data; design and control of equipment; troubleshooting both R&D and manufacturing equipment. It is expected there will be opportunities to contribute to other programs of interest to the company including laser eyewear protection. As Cambium experiences rapid growth, the responsibilities for this role are expected to evolve.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Expertise:
Contribute to the design, synthesis and/or formulation of high-performance monomers, thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers for aerospace and defense applications involving optics
Learn from system development and iterate for continuous improvement, while ensuring that the system scales well
Generating and executing test procedures and plans
Develops specifications and guides design of optical sensor protection
Process and anlyze test data to write up qualification test reports
Hands-on experience with optical and electrical test equipment.
Performs routine troubleshooting, test, and calibration in support of on-going programs
Supporting subcomponent and subassembly integration
2. Operational Expertise:
Communicate clearly and concisely key concepts, development status, performance outcomes, and lessons learned to senior leadership, investors, and collaborators
Collaborate across multiple teams including world-class experts in biomaterials, polymer science, composites, optics, aerospace components, and defense products
Can work independently and follow test instructions
Understand current technology and pitch future enhancements and strategies.
Create and contribute to product demonstration and engineering teams in a manner consistent with Cambium's mission and values and the growth of Cambium's business
Communicate (telephone/email/in-person) engagement with government and industry.
Able to provide clear instructions to technicians and work hand-in-hand on any testing
Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in a relevant technology field (i.e., Optical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, etc.).
4+ years of experience in laboratory process or workflow development
At least 1-2 years of experience in designing automated systems for chemistry or materials science applications
Technical writing, proposal preparation, and technical presentation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
NOTE - Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
Other Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in sensor testing or free space optical set up
Experience in aerospace test and evaluation procedures and protocols.
Experience with python, matlab, or other coding languages
Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing
Experience in characterizing the physical properties of high-performance materials
Experience in utilizing and integrating laboratory information management systems
Demonstrated problem solving ability in a laboratory environment
Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
Compensation: $94K - $144K