Senior Grant Specialist – US – Remote

Tempe, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Grant Specialist

Full-Time Remote/Hybrid US

Salary: Negotiable (Commission and Equity available)

About Syenta

The demand for powerful computing is skyrocketingdriven by AI data centers and next-generation electronicseven as Moores Law approaches its limits. Advanced packaging has emerged as the new battleground for increasing performance and efficiency but existing manufacturing processes are expensive slow and struggle to scale. Syenta is changing that.

Our vision is to bring the power of additive manufacturing to the semiconductor industry through our proprietary Localized Electrochemical Metallization technology.

Founded in Australia our growing footprint in the US represents a key milestone in our journey. We are building a world-class team where seasoned engineers and ambitious emerging talent collaborate to solve some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

About the Role

Syenta is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Grant Specialist to lead execution of our government funding strategy. Your work will be instrumental in identifying securing and managing federal and state grant opportunities especially through agencies such as the CHIPS DOE DOD and ARPA-E. You will collaborate across teams to craft compelling proposals that align with national priorities in semiconductors advanced manufacturing critical materials and supply chain resilience. Your work will directly accelerate Syentas mission and bring groundbreaking technologies to scale.

Day-to-Day

Identify and pursue non-dilutive funding opportunities that align with Syentas mission and R&D roadmap
Lead the development writing and submission of high-quality and compelling grant proposals to agencies including CHIPS DOE DOD ARPA-E and others
Lead the preparation submission and management of grant applications ensuring compliance with all technical and administrative requirements.
Maintain a detailed knowledge of emerging semi-conductor technologies AI hardware trends Localized Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) and relevant funding programs.
Collaborate with engineering R&D and leadership teams to gather technical content and build strategic narratives.
Take ownership over generating technical proposals and whitepapers.
Track and maintain reporting requirements deliverables and milestone compliance for awarded grants.
Monitor policy and program updates to proactively align Syenta with emerging funding priorities.
Cultivate relationships with government program managers and consortium partners to increase funding success.
Provide internal reporting and analysis on funding performance and strategic opportunities.

About You

5 years of experience writing winning and managing federal and/or state grant proposals ideally in semiconductors defense or advanced manufacturing.
Bachelors degree in Science Engineering Physics or other technically related field.
Demonstrated success securing funding from US government agencies.
Strong technical writing skills with the ability to distil complex ideas into compelling and compliant narratives.
Knowledge of federal grant processes budgeting compliance and reporting requirements.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams and external stakeholders.
Highly organized detail-oriented and proactive in tracking and managing deadlines and deliverables.
Passion for driving innovation through public-private partnership.

Why Syenta

Were passionate about building a diverse people-first company. We believe that our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels the kind of innovation that can redefine an industry. Heres what you can expect:

Equity Opportunities Were happy to discuss ownership stakes so that our success becomes your success.
Potential 401(k) and other benefits.
Health & Wellness Employee led comprehensive health dental and vision coverage plans supported by Company.
Professional Growth Were scaling fast so responsibilities can expand significantly in tandem with the business.
Team Events Annual company event in Australia to collaborate and celebrate.
Work-Life Balance Flexible leave policies and an understanding that meaningful work can coexist with a fulfilling personal life.
Initial Paid Time Off Package 20 days vacation 10 days sick leave

If youre excited to take on this one-of-a-kind challenge in advanced hardware development we want to hear from you please reach out even if you dont tick every box. Exceptional talent doesnt always follow a checklist so if this role sparks your interest lets talk.

Apply here or send your CV and a short note to for more information.

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Senior Grant SpecialistFull-Time Remote/Hybrid USSalary: Negotiable (Commission and Equity available)About SyentaThe demand for powerful computing is skyrocketingdriven by AI data centers and next-generation electronicseven as Moores Law approaches its limits. Advanced packaging has emerged as the ...