Principal Scientist in Magnets

Job Summary

Leading the scientific direction of the Magnets vertical, the full-time remote Principal Scientist in Magnets will define research strategies, manage a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with national labs and industrial partners to develop high-performance permanent magnets.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the scientific charter and technical roadmap for the Magnets vertical, focusing on phase stability and microstructure engineering
• Build and mentor a top-tier team of research scientists and computational/ML scientists while overseeing technical reviews and talent development
• Lead scientific engagements with national labs and industrial partners, translating constraints into actionable scientific problems

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline with specialization in magnetism or hard magnetic materials
• 7+ years of post-PhD experience leading scientific programs in magnetic materials at a principal scientist or director level
• Proven ability to translate modeling into manufacturable magnet formulations and experience with powder metallurgy and heat-treatment processes
• Track record of building and leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering on external commitments
• Outstanding external scientific presence with a strong publication and patent record