Staff Computational Scientist, Magnetic Materials
Core
Lead the scientific direction and technical roadmap for developing high-performance permanent magnets that reduce reliance on rare earth elements for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and industrial applications.
Role type
Staff Computational Scientist (Materials Science & AI Strategy)
Builds
Novel magnet formulations and IP portfolio for semiconductor equipment, vacuum systems, and defense technologies
Domain
Materials Science / Computational Physics / AI for Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Magnetism and intermetallics expertise, multi-scale modeling, team leadership, external scientific representation, IP strategy, DBTL cycle architecture
Preferred skills
Fe-N and Sm-Co magnet systems, lithography/defense applications, CHIPS Act/DOD program experience, NewCo formation, scale-up to manufacturing
Technologies
LQM (Large Quantitative Models), multi-scale modeling, generative design, powder metallurgy, sintering
Responsibilities
Define research strategy and technical roadmap for the Magnets vertical; oversee IP portfolio generation; build and mentor a multidisciplinary scientific team; specify AI simulation platform capabilities; lead engagement with national labs and industrial partners; architect computational-experimental feedback loops; structure commercial licensing agreements
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership