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Senior Scientist

Pendar Technologies
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

About Pendar Technologies

Pendar Technologies is a growing high-tech company that designs and manufactures advanced chemical analysis products. Leveraging innovative spectroscopy and robust detection algorithms, we create cutting-edge tools to address critical challenges, such as detecting synthetic opioids, explosives, and chemical warfare agents.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our research and product development team, focusing on R&D and early new product introduction (NPI). As a principal investigator and lead system integrator, you will manage multidisciplinary projects, ensuring program goals are achieved while advancing technologies from concept to production readiness. You will play a critical role in developing next-generation spectroscopy platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex technical challenges and transition innovative concepts into manufacturable products.

In this role, you will :

  • Lead software and system integration efforts, applying your Python expertise to advance platform functionality.
  • Define and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones are delivered on time and within technical requirements.
  • Write detailed technical reports and provide progress updates to government stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with opto-mechanical, electronics and software engineering teams to prototype, test, and validate new technologies.
  • Initiate the transition to productization by working with the NPI team to refine processes and systems.

In one year, you will have :

  • Led the design, prototyping, and testing of a new spectroscopy platform, integrating software and hardware components.
  • Advanced new R&D opportunities for future government-funded programs.
  • Your background

  • A multidisciplinary engineer or scientist with strong Python development expertise, proficient in scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy) and software development best practices.
  • A Ph.D. holder in Applied Physics, Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven in managing complex multidisciplinary projects, including time and budget oversight, while meeting technical requirements.
  • Skilled in laboratory instrumentation, data analysis, and spectroscopy techniques, with experience in optical system design or scientific / medical device development.
  • An effective communicator, able to write detailed reports for government stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
  • Excited to work in dynamic environments, with a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and a passion for driving innovation.
  • Location and Additional Information

  • This is a full-time position based in Cambridge, MA, with occasional travel (approximately one week per quarter).
  • Competitive benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, and matching 401(k).
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    Apply now to become part of a growing technology company that combines innovative R&D with high-quality product development to safeguard our country and communities.

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