Associate, Research Advanced Materials

Job Type: Full-time
Classification: Exempt
Pay: $70000 - $90000 annually based on experience
Physical Setting/work location: On-site Columbia MD
Clearance Eligibility: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Vorbeck is seeking an Associate Research - Advanced Materials to join our team in Columbia Maryland. This position will support the development of Vorbecks advanced materials and radio frequency technologies with work ranging from materials research and testing to antenna fabrication and prototype development.

We are looking for someone with a strong scientific foundation who enjoys hands-on research and solving technical problems. The role will involve preparing and testing materials conducting experiments analyzing results screen printing antennas and supporting prototype development. This individual will work closely with our materials RF and product development teams to help understand how materials and processing methods impact the performance of Vorbecks technologies.

Materials Research & Development:

• Prepare and evaluate graphene conductive inks coatings substrates composites and other advanced materials used in Vorbeck technologies.
• Design and conduct experiments to understand how material properties formulations processing conditions and fabrication methods affect performance.
• Analyze experimental data identify trends and use findings to guide further research and development.
• Investigate technical challenges involving materials and processing and recommend approaches for testing and development.

Antenna Fabrication & Prototyping:

• Fabricate antennas and RF components using screen printing and other printing or fabrication methods.
• Build and modify samples prototypes fixtures and test setups using 3D printing and other fabrication equipment as needed.
• Work with RF engineers to translate materials research and antenna designs into physical prototypes for testing and evaluation.

Testing & Technical Development:

• Plan and conduct materials RF and antenna experiments including sample preparation experimental setup measurement and data collection.
• Evaluate relationships between material properties processing methods fabrication techniques and device performance.
• Troubleshoot materials fabrication and testing challenges and determine appropriate next steps.

Research & Documentation:

• Maintain organized records of experiments material formulations fabrication methods test conditions results and conclusions.
• Research new materials processes equipment and testing methods to support technical development.
• Summarize findings and communicate results to R&D Product Development RF and other members of the technical team.
• Collaborate with R&D RF Engineering and Product Development on research and product development projects.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned to support research engineering product development and organizational needs.

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelors degree in Materials Science Chemistry Physics Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field required.

• Advanced coursework or research experience in materials applied physics chemistry electronics or a related area strongly preferred.

• Masters degree in Materials Science Chemistry Physics Electrical Engineering or a related technical  field is preferred.

Experience

• Hands-on research experience through academic research undergraduate or graduate research internships laboratory work or industry experience.

• Experience working with materials electronic components fabrication prototyping or experimental equipment.

• Experience working with advanced materials conductive materials coatings composites printed electronics graphene or materials characterization is preferred.

• Experience with antenna fabrication screen printing 3D printing printed circuit board development or related technologies is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Curious and technically minded with a strong interest in understanding how and why materials and processes perform the way they do.
• Self-motivated and dependable with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work and follow projects through to completion.
• Strong scientific analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design and conduct experiments analyze results and determine appropriate next steps.
• Comfortable preparing materials building samples and prototypes and working with research and testing equipment.
• Ability to connect material properties and processing conditions with experimental and product performance.
• Comfortable learning new equipment materials fabrication methods and technical concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate reproducible research records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with scientists engineers and other technical team members.

Additional Information :

Benefits include:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Vacation Personal Time and 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-sponsored Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Opportunity for Relocation Assistance

*Vorbeck is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability veteran status military or uniformed service member status or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law. This position will involve work on government contracts and the government requires that qualified candidates must be United States citizens. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.*

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time