Arcturus
Lead Carbon Nanomaterials Engineer
Los Angeles · Exec
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 83 days ago
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About the role
- Define integration approaches into aluminum and copper that improve electrical performance through process technology
- Define metrics for dispersion quality, interface integrity, and degradation, then standardize how those measurements are made
- Define accelerated aging and failure mode discovery plans aligned with real-world use cases
Responsibilities
- Lead Nanomaterials Engineer
- Our technology is designed to significantly improve the performance of electric motors for drones and robotics, heat sinks, and ultimately the entire energy grid.
- At its core, Arcturus is developing a new class of carbon nanomaterial-infused metal matrix composites for high-performance conductor applications.
- This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build something that has never been done before.
- As the founding nanomaterials engineer, you will work directly with the founder and CEO to shape the technical direction of the company, translate scientific insight into real product performance, and help build a category-defining materials platform from scratch.
- Own the nanomaterials roadmap R&D, including carbon nanomaterial selection, orientation morphology, purity, infusion percentages, functionalizations, etc.
- Relocation support for candidates moving from outside the Los Angeles area
Requirements
- 8+ years of applied research leadership with demonstrated impact on products, processes, or commercialization
- Deep expertise in carbon nanomaterials and strong intuition for process-structure-property relationships
Nice to have
- Experience with carbon nanomaterial-metal composites, metal matrix composites, covetics, or carbon/metal interface chemistry
- Familiarity with graphene, carbon nanotubes, graphene growth methods, including localized or laser-inducted graphene
- Startup experience
- Scientific ownership with direct product impact
- The chance to define the playbook for nanomaterial-enhanced conductors
- Visa sponsorship for highly qualified candidates (H-1B transfers, F-1, or STEM OTP)
Compensation
- Competitive cash compensation and meaningful equity
Benefits
- Competitive cash compensation and meaningful equity
Company info
- We are seeking a lead nanomaterials engineer who can set the technical direction for our carbon nanomaterials strategy and translate fundamental science into measurable, scalable improvements in conductor performance.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship for highly qualified candidates (H-1B transfers, F-1, or STEM OTP)
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