Based in Torrance, CA, we are an innovative R&D organization and supplier of sensor, test, and measurement technology to industry, government, and research markets, with a principal position in physical, chemical, biological, radiological and remote sensing. We are looking for a Sr. Scientist (Materials/Coatings) to join our growing team!

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar position
• Ability to integrate with new environment and works well as a team member as well as independently
• Experience in establishing successful R&D projects
• Strong writing, organizational, and documentation skills
• Strong leadership skills and experience successfully managing a diverse group of competent R&D focused researchers
• Hands-on material, coating and sensor development, optimization, customization, and production
• Hands-on experience with gas delivery systems
• Polymer coating, functionalization, and smart material
• Attention to details, identify and trouble-shoot technical problems
• Technical writing skills for reports, presentations, and grant proposals
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, Statistical analysis Sigma Plot software, and Power Point
• Proven ability to accomplish technical goals both independently and as a member of a research team
• Specific experience in grant technical proposal writing is required

Desired Skills:

• Ability to understand tasks and goals and push tasks and projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to serve simultaneously several projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment
• Engineering/material expertise in design, development and testing of biomedical sensor products (clinical and wearables), devices and assemblies is an asset
• Experience in design, fabrication or operation of optical and/or electronic systems is an asset
• Experience in performing on R&D projects for the US Military.