Entry Level Scientist

Cambium works at the interface of biotech and materials science to build next-generation defense products. We integrate computational chemistry, product design, and advanced manufacturing methods to solve difficult challenges like hardening UAVs against laser attack, protecting payloads during hypersonic flight, and streamlining the defense product manufacturing supply chain. Our people come from places like SpaceX, Anduril, Scaled Composites, Lockheed Martin Skunkworks, and US DoD Research Labs. We are seeking motivated and exceptional people to join our world-class team of aerospace innovators and biotech leaders. We are seeking motivated and exceptional people to join our team.

Cambium is seeking an Entry Level Scientist to join our growing team in Mojave, CA. The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset, a strong desire to help grow a company, be results-oriented and will help us build a work culture of open-mindedness that embraces creativity and contrarian thinking.

THE ROLE

Cambium is seeking a collaboration-oriented, results-driven entry level scientist to join the materials innovation and scale-up team, bridging the gap between new materials discoveries and high-performance commercial applications. Key responsibilities of this role will include assisting with the development of materials solutions and process optimization. These activities will involve extensive collaboration with engineering, product prototyping, business development, as well as supplier interactions. As Cambium experiences rapid growth, the responsibilities for this role are expected to evolve.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Carry out hands-on experiments and characterization relevant to the design, synthesis and formulation of high-performance monomers, thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers for aerospace and defense applications involving optics, and/or high-temperature structures

· Develop, plan, and execute test procedures in conjunction with end-users, partners, and stakeholders

· Optimize process parameters as it pertains to new formula development, materials scale-up, characterization, and processing to establish key specification and prepare for commercialization.

· 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

· Partner with cross-functional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems

· Create, contribute to, and/or lead 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

· US citizenship or US permanent residency

· B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, engineering or a related subject

· Experience in experimental tasks associated with the development of advanced materials and polymers for use in optics, high-temperature, and/or other high-performance applications

· Ability to learn new concepts and experimental/characterization techniques

· Ability to handle simultaneous projects and rapidly changing priorities

· Strong communication and collaboration skills

· Experience working with both government and industry experts in materials science and chemistry

· Ability and desire to travel as needed to contractor and partner locations for project management

BENEFITS

Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan. This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan.