Senior Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Pendar Technologies
Location: Cambridge, MA 02139
Description:
About Pendar Technologies
Pendar Technologies is a growing high-tech company that designs and manufactures advanced chemical analysis products. Leveraging innovative spectroscopy and robust detection algorithms, we create cutting-edge tools to address critical challenges, such as detecting synthetic opioids, explosives, and chemical warfare agents.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our research and product development team, focusing on R&D and early new product introduction (NPI). As a principal investigator and lead system integrator, you will manage multidisciplinary projects, ensuring program goals are achieved while advancing technologies from concept to production readiness. You will play a critical role in developing next-generation spectroscopy platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex technical challenges and transition innovative concepts into manufacturable products.
In this role, you will:
Apply now to become part of a growing technology company that combines innovative R&D with high-quality product development to safeguard our country and communities.
Pendar Technologies is a growing high-tech company that designs and manufactures advanced chemical analysis products. Leveraging innovative spectroscopy and robust detection algorithms, we create cutting-edge tools to address critical challenges, such as detecting synthetic opioids, explosives, and chemical warfare agents.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our research and product development team, focusing on R&D and early new product introduction (NPI). As a principal investigator and lead system integrator, you will manage multidisciplinary projects, ensuring program goals are achieved while advancing technologies from concept to production readiness. You will play a critical role in developing next-generation spectroscopy platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex technical challenges and transition innovative concepts into manufacturable products.
In this role, you will:
- Lead software and system integration efforts, applying your Python expertise to advance platform functionality.
- Define and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones are delivered on time and within technical requirements.
- Write detailed technical reports and provide progress updates to government stakeholders.
- Collaborate with opto-mechanical, electronics and software engineering teams to prototype, test, and validate new technologies.
- Initiate the transition to productization by working with the NPI team to refine processes and systems.
- Led the design, prototyping, and testing of a new spectroscopy platform, integrating software and hardware components.
- Advanced new R&D opportunities for future government-funded programs.
- A multidisciplinary engineer or scientist with strong Python development expertise, proficient in scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy) and software development best practices.
- A Ph.D. holder in Applied Physics, Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
- Proven in managing complex multidisciplinary projects, including time and budget oversight, while meeting technical requirements.
- Skilled in laboratory instrumentation, data analysis, and spectroscopy techniques, with experience in optical system design or scientific/medical device development.
- An effective communicator, able to write detailed reports for government stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
- Excited to work in dynamic environments, with a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and a passion for driving innovation.
- This is a full-time position based in Cambridge, MA, with occasional travel (approximately one week per quarter).
- Competitive benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, and matching 401(k).
Apply now to become part of a growing technology company that combines innovative R&D with high-quality product development to safeguard our country and communities.