Materials R&D Technician

About the role

Irradiant is seeking a bright and motivated Materials R&D Technician to help shape the future of 3D nanofabrication. This role will play a key part in researching, developing and characterizing novel materials to enable Irradiant’s nanofabrication platform. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in materials synthesis, processing and analysis, along with a hands-on, innovative approach to problem-solving. Collaboration with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing and product teams will be critical in optimizing materials and translating scientific insights into scalable, manufacturable solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in developing and optimizing materials to enhance performance and throughput in 3D nanofabrication processes.
• Conduct consistent measurements and characterization to maintain quality of fabricated structures.
• Support efforts to scale up production of materials and components.
• Identify and evaluate materials solutions for packaging and prototyping needs.
• Proactively troubleshoot and solve materials-related challenges in a dynamic R&D environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, working with materials preparation, synthesis and characterization
• Familiarity with common materials characterization techniques (e.g. profilometry, ellipsometry, spectroscopy, optical and electron microscopy)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental protocols. You're able to read SOPs, follow instructions, and carry out work with great care to ensure minimal errors
• Excellent organizational and communication skills. You handle things methodically and proactively contribute to technical note-taking, documentation and day-to-day information-sharing among the team
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research and development environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in materials science, chemistry, engineering or related fields
• Nice to have: experience in basic scripting and data analysis with Python or MATLAB
  
  

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $58,000 - $80,000, and includes equity. We are committed to equitable compensation across our company. In addition, we reimburse up to $7,200 annually in healthcare expenses, giving our employees greater flexibility with healthcare plans that meet their needs. We offer a Flexible Paid Time Off policy and encourage people to take regular vacation.

About Us

Irradiant Technologies seeks to create a revolution in our ability to control and process information with light. Here you'll be part of a team that is not just following the trends but setting the course of technological evolution. We are looking for innovative thinkers, adept problem-solvers, and dedicated professionals who are willing to dive deep into uncharted territories. If you're intrigued by our mission to unlock the full potential of optics and photonics with complete control of refractive index in 3D for applications ranging from flat meta-optics to hyperscale data centers—then we want you to apply. Don’t wait for the future, help us build it.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Irradiant Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team free from discrimination or harassment. We encourage candidates of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status to apply. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to contact us with any requests for accommodation.