Leveraging AQ - the powerful compound effects of AI + Quantum technology
Staff Research Scientist – Project Lead
Location
United States
Posted
19 days ago
Salary
$188.5K - $298K / year
Job Description
Job Requirements
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years experience in technical and program leadership (DoD, national labs, aerospace/defense, advanced manufacturing, or adjacent) with demonstrated success leading multi-stakeholder, high-complexity technical programs using AI/ML for materials or engineering problems.
- Strong alloy materials expertise (e.g., Al/Mg/Ti/Ni/steel systems; microstructure–property relationships; processing and qualification pathways).
- Demonstrated success leading multi-stakeholder, high-complexity technical programs with external customers. Comfort working with ambiguity and evolving requirements with a high ownership mindset.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including senior government leaders, executives, and technical teams with a proven ability to lead through influence and drive accountability.
- Familiarity with ITAR-compliant environments, CUI handing, and cloud-based HPC workflows.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
- Retirement savings with company matching
- Paid parental leave
- Inclusive family-building benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Company-wide seasonal breaks
- Support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance
- Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs
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