R&D Polymer Chemist (Aerospace)

Location: Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States; U.S. citizenship required

Salary: $120,000–$160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops advanced composites and polymer-based materials for aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial applications.

What you will do

• Serve as the materials expert in developing next-generation radio-frequency absorbers.
• Specify and modify polymer systems to meet target properties, including heat, UV, and chemical resistance.
• Produce proof-of-concept and laboratory-scale samples for testing and evaluation.
• Characterize material composition, molecular weight, and mechanical properties.
• Support production transition by specifying equipment and developing production-scale processes.
• Specify and source raw materials for in-house polymer synthesis.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 5+ years of polymer modification and development experience, or a PhD in lieu of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of thermoset polymer chemistry, particularly urethane, silicone, and epoxy systems.
• Experience with spraying, casting, molding, and pressing production techniques.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal government contract restrictions.

Nice to have

• Experience with fluorinated elastomer systems.
• Experience with RF-absorbing or conductive polymer systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with scientists and engineers working on advanced materials.
• 401(k) with company matching, profit sharing, and employee stock purchase program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and quarterly bonus potential.
• Educational assistance and prepaid group legal plan.