Materials Scientist or Engineer – Film production

Inertia • Livermore, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Materials Scientist or Engineer to lead the development of mass production of high-performance thin films for inertial fusion energy (IFE) targets. This role will pioneer techniques for mass production of flat free standing thin films of both high strength (sub-micron thickness), and micron scale high heat-resistant films. Production volume needs to enable large-scale manufacturing of IFE targets at a 10 Hz manufacturing rate.

Requirements

• PhD or MS, or experience equivalent, in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with polymer and polymer composite high performance free standing thin films.
• Strong analytical measurement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to work with mass production machines or processes.
• Experience high temperature materials such as CNT, graphene oxide, carbon fiber.
• Experience with coating thick films on non-planar substrates.
• Familiarity with process scale-up or industrial mass production.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment and processes for producing free-standing thin films of high strength and high heat-resistance in form factors suitable for assembly into IFE targets.
• Implement precision metrology appropriate for mass production of thin films.
• Assist with film coatings on substrates including non-planar substrates.
• Investigate other related materials issues needed in the production of targets at mass scale.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• company-paid holidays
• matching 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree