What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Development/R&D Engineer position at LaunchBay LLC?
LaunchBay (based in North Billerica, MA) is a small company focused on product development and commercialization. We are looking for innovative R&D Engineers to join our team.
A successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of accomplishment in their own field, be self-motivated with a can-do attitude, comfortable with a small company culture, excited and proud about the impact of their own work.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage research and development projects, including experimental design, problem solving, data analysis, reporting and presentation)
- Planning and execution of laboratory R&D experiments, data analysis and interpretation
- Prototype development (design, build, assembly, and test)
- Project management (technical execution, cost, schedule, customer management)
- Pursue business/funding opportunities, including SBIRs/BAAs.
- Support existing ongoing activities and build new areas of research based on their technical expertise
- Assist with transition of projects from R&D to full scale manufacturing
Requirements
- PhD in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related fields) and 3 years of experience in RD environment, or BS/MS 6 years of experience in similar roles
- Hands-on experience with research and development projects
- Demonstrated capability to execute and win new programs
Desired skills and requirements
- Outside-the-box thinking to develop innovative solutions in response to customer needs
- Familiar with software/hardware tools used for product design and fabrication
- Familiar with materials R&D lab environment
- Team player while able to handle independently multiple tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (reports, presentations, proposals)
- Familiarity with SBIR process is a plus
- Experience with any of the following areas:
- New Materials and Processes
- Films, Polymers, Adhesives
- Coatings, Laminations
- Protective fabrics and technical textiles
We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
No relocation/Local candidates preferred.
US citizenship required.