Senior Materials Engineer

5 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Lydian Full time
About Lydian

Lydian is a pioneering technology development company dedicated to creating the most cost-effective carbon-neutral fuels and chemicals. Our innovative approach replaces traditional oil and gas refining with cutting-edge, electrified, and modular reactor systems that transform captured CO2 into a range of sustainable products.

Backed by top climate investors, we're building a diverse and collaborative team passionate about addressing the climate crisis and committed to excellence in their work. We're seeking a visionary Senior Materials Engineer, Ceramics to drive the commercial scaling of our groundbreaking technology.Job Overview

This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of sustainable innovation, where your expertise in ceramic materials design and manufacturing will shape the future of sustainable fuels and aviation. As a Senior Materials Engineer, Ceramics, you'll be instrumental in developing first-of-their-kind material specifications and manufacturing processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver products that meet the most demanding technical challenges.

You'll interface with industry experts, external partners, and internal innovators, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in ceramic applications. We're looking for someone who thrives on solving complex technical puzzles and is driven to turn open-ended problems into clear solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the R&D team to develop high-temperature ceramic materials with specific properties, chemical compatibility, and novel geometries.
  • Design and develop specifications for manufacturing processes and equipment with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assess material performance through characterization and post-mortem analyses to inform R&D and manufacturing strategies.
  • Apply modeling and statistical process tools to predict component lifetime and impact on cost.
  • Build out Lydian's internal materials and subcomponent manufacturing capabilities to increase scale and throughput of reactor component production.
  • Stay up to date on next-generation ceramic manufacturing strategies and industry trends.
Qualifications
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering.
  • 3-5+ years of industry experience with ceramics materials.
  • Experience with design and scale-up of new materials and formulations for producing ceramic materials.
  • Familiarity with high-temperature material manufacturing processes and required environmental controls.
  • Experience with characterization tools to analyze material properties (SEM/EDS, XRD, microstructure analysis, corrosion analysis, etc.).
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and title commensurate with experience.
  • Meaningful equity compensation.
  • Flexible PTO and expectation that all employees take significant time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work.
  • Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered.
  • 401(k) with company match.


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