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Materials Scientist - June 2027 Grads

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Boston · Somerville · USD 75,000-130,000 / year · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

Employment
Full-time
Workplace
Onsite
Location
Boston · Somerville
Salary
USD 75,000-130,000 / year · Base salary

About the role

  • Materials development presents one of the greatest opportunities to innovate in 3D printing, unlocking new applications in industries such as engineering, consumer, manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare.
  • The materials science team works closely with product management, hardware, and software teams to develop new materials that push the boundaries of what can be done with 3D printing.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and develop world-class materials for 3D printing from initial lab explorations to validation and commercialization
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure new and existing materials print on our hardware seamlessly and reliably
  • Design and perform experiments, and use the results to inform and develop materials performance improvements
  • Partner with product management, hardware, and software engineers to continuously improve our materials

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of the fundamentals of materials science and polymer development
  • B.S., M.S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers
  • 3D CAD modeling
  • Programming skills (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc)

Benefits

  • Robust equity program with RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401K matching and access to financial advisors
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Unlimited 3D prints

Workplace

  • Ample on-site parking available
  • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, and treats provided

Skills

  • Python
  • Matlab
  • SQL
  • 3D CAD Modeling
  • SLA/DLP
  • SLS

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Materials Scientist - June 2027 Grads

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