Lead Materials Engineer (Thermal Energy Storage)

Location: On-site in Miami, Florida; relocation to Miami is required. Relocation assistance is provided.

Salary: $170,000–$215,000 per year, plus equity options.

Company

hirify.global develops the P3 system, which captures solar energy, stores it as heat, and generates electricity on demand for AI infrastructure.

What you will do

• Lead research into high-temperature thermal storage materials, optical concentrators, and heat engine components operating above 1000°C and under extreme thermal cycling.
• Develop material compositions and processing methods for sensible heat batteries, including advanced ceramics, refractory metals, composites, optical materials, and coatings.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and optical engineers on materials selection for Fresnel lens systems and Stirling engine components.
• Design and execute materials testing using XRD, SEM/TEM, DSC/TGA, mechanical testing, and thermal cycling.
• Perform failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and predictive modeling for extreme thermal and mechanical loads.
• Lead cost optimization, supplier and research partnerships, intellectual property development, technical documentation, and mentoring of junior engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least five years of deep research experience in materials engineering, high-temperature materials, thermal energy storage, or related systems.
• Experience with high-temperature ceramics, refractory alloys, optical materials, thermal barrier coatings, and phase change materials.
• Strong understanding of materials thermodynamics, kinetics, and processing methods such as powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, thin-film deposition, and crystal growth.
• Expertise in advanced characterization, statistical analysis, and computational materials science tools including DFT, molecular dynamics, and finite element modeling.
• Proven research record with high-impact publications, patents, and successful transitions from laboratory research to commercial applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and equity options.
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Inclusive environment focused on creativity and innovation.
• Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.
• Relocation assistance for the required move to Miami.