Arcturus
Senior Scientist / Engineer
Los Angeles · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 72 days ago
StatisticsA/B TestingSEMProcess ImprovementRoboticsMechanical DesignMicroscopyWriting
About the role
- Characterize materials using tools such as Raman, SEM/EDS, optical microscopy, electrical testing, thermal testing, hardness testing, and other methods as needed
Responsibilities
- Support feedstock preparation, material handling, sample fabrication, post-processing, testing, and characterization
- Help develop and optimize process parameters for aluminum and copper systems infused with carbon nanomaterials (graphene, carbon nanotubes, etc.)
- Support laser and optical setup for experiments, including basic optical alignment, focal length calculations, working distance, spot size, beam delivery, and resolution considerations for laser-based processing and characterization
- Support CVD/LCVD-style growth experiments, including gas flow setup, laminar flow considerations, vacuum system operation, chamber setup, thermal profiles, precursor delivery, and carbon nanomaterial growth dynamics
- Maintain clear technical documentation, including lab notes, test plans, experimental summaries, process updates, and internal reports
- Support DOE-style experimentation, root-cause analysis, and repeatability studies as Arcturus moves from early prototypes toward controlled process development
- The chance to help build the playbook for nanomaterial-enhanced conductors
- Relocation support for candidates moving from outside the Los Angeles area
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in materials R&D, process development, additive manufacturing, metallurgy, nanomaterials, or advanced manufacturing
- Experience designing, executing, and documenting experiments in a lab, pilot, or manufacturing environment
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, troubleshoot problems, and communicate technical findings clearly
- We'd rather work with a fast learner who cares deeply about the work than someone with years of experience but little curiosity.
Nice to have
- Experience with graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanomaterial-metal composites, covetics, or carbon-metal interface engineering
- Experience with LPBF, DED, laser processing, welding, CVD/LCVD/LACVD, or other advanced manufacturing methods
- Experience working with aluminum, copper, conductors, metal powders, or metal matrix composites
- Familiarity with Raman spectroscopy, SEM/EDS, microscopy, electrical testing, thermal testing, hardness testing, or related characterization methods
- Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, root-cause analysis, or process optimization
- Experience working in a startup environment
- Hands-on technical ownership with direct product impact
- The opportunity to work closely with senior technical leaders on first-of-its-kind materials and manufacturing challenges
Skills
- Execute hands-on experiments across carbon nanomaterial integration, metal processing, additive manufacturing, and conductor development
- Analyze experimental results and connect process variables to electrical, thermal, mechanical, and microstructural outcomes
- Contribute to invention disclosures and internal technical documentation as new discoveries emerge
Compensation
- Competitive cash compensation and meaningful equity
Benefits
- Competitive cash compensation and meaningful equity
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship for highly qualified candidates (H-1B transfers, F-1, or STEM OTP)
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