Principal Scientist, Permanent Magnets

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the scientific vision and technical strategy for the Magnets vertical.

• Drive research on phase stability, magnetocrystalline anisotropy, finite-temperature coercivity, and microstructure engineering within Fe- and Co-based intermetallic systems.

• Oversee the transformation of generative design outputs into a strong intellectual property portfolio.

• Assemble, lead, and mentor a diverse team of research scientists, computational/ML scientists, and postdoctoral researchers.

• Establish the scientific standards, conduct technical reviews, and cultivate talent to ensure NewCo readiness.

• Define and prioritize capabilities related to magnetism-aware LQM, data generation, and multi-scale modeling.

• Act as the senior scientific liaison to Platform Engineering and DataGen Research.

• Spearhead scientific collaboration with national laboratories and industry partners.

• Convert partner constraints into scientific challenges and deliver results that meet partner expectations.

• Design feedback loops between computational modeling and experimental lab validation to expedite the DBTL cycle.

• Collaborate with the commercial team to identify potential buyers, structure licensing agreements, and establish co-development partnerships.

• Craft the external scientific narrative for updates, publications, conferences, and potential investors.

• Ensure the protection of scientific integrity and intellectual property.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field, with substantial expertise in magnetism, intermetallics, or hard magnetic materials.

• Over 7 years of post-PhD experience leading scientific initiatives in magnetic materials, including notable industrial or national lab leadership at the principal scientist, fellow, or director level.

• Proven ability to convert first-principles, multi-scale, and ML-driven modeling into viable magnet formulations.

• Experience integrating modeling with powder metallurgy, sintering, and heat-treatment processes.

• A strong history of building and leading multidisciplinary scientific teams and developing research roadmaps that fulfill external commitments.

• Exceptional external scientific reputation, demonstrated by a solid publication and patent record.

• Capability to present scientific work to senior government, defense, and industrial stakeholders.

• Practical experience with Fe-N, Mn-based, Sm-Co, or other rare-earth-lean permanent magnet systems and bulk processing challenges.

• Familiarity with lithography stages, vacuum pumps, precision actuators, or defense platforms.

• Experience with CHIPS Act, DOD, DOE, or other federally funded research and development programs.

• Understanding of export-control and intellectual property considerations.

• Previous involvement in NewCo formation, IP licensing, or scaling research IP for commercial manufacturing.

• Proven track record of advancing permanent magnet materials from concept through scale-up, qualification, and into pilot or commercial manufacturing environments.

• Ability to translate system-level application requirements into targets for composition, processing, and microstructure.

• Candidates must not participate in foreign talent programs sponsored by China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with equity and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Generous parental leave policy.

• Flexible hybrid work options.

• Ample paid time off (PTO).

• Direct involvement in CHIPS Act-funded initiatives.

• Access to mentorship opportunities.

• Dedicated budgets for learning and development.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.