Company DescriptionQuadratic is a well-funded seed-stage startup revolutionizing the entire concept of 3D printing to open up new commercial and industrial applications. The company’s technology is based on a groundbreaking invention by a dynamic multidisciplinary team of scientists at Harvard. Think Star Trek Replicator. Veteran entrepreneurs guide the company with a deep commitment to transparency in a high-trust environment. We focus relentlessly on rapid results with fast customer feedback loops. Make a broad impact as an early team member and help us invent the future of 3D printing.Job DescriptionQuadratic 3D is seeking a senior product test engineer to characterize 3D printed parts as well as support the development of photopolymer chemistries for 3D printers in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary startup environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about advanced materials development and enjoy creating and developing early-stage testing methods and infrastructure with members of a highly cross-functional team of engineers and chemists.Responsibilities:Lead comprehensive 3D printed material characterization effortsWork with chemists, optical and mechanical engineers to develop first generation 3D printing materials optimize printing performanceDesign and build a material characterization lab including optical and mechanical measurement systemsEstablish material testing protocols, database and reporting methodsAutomate test data collection, processing and reportingApply data analysis and statistical methods to improve resultsManage multiple material testing work flowsEnsure compliance with EH&S requirements and promote safety in the work environment.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:MS/PhD in Physical Sciences or Engineering3 years hands-on material development and characterization experience in the 3D printing industryHas built material or product test labs from scratchKnowledge of optical benchtop assembliesProgramming (Python, Matlab, Labview) and database experienceExperience in statistical analysis using JMP, MATLAB or similar programsExcellent problem solving skillsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently as well as part of teamGreat documentation, experimental design and result recording skillsPreferred Qualifications:3 years experience characterizing photopolymer materials and/or 3D printing materialsExperience with 3D printing, excitonics and/or quantum dots is preferred.Experience in failure analysis methodsAdditional InformationTravel: 1-3 trips/yearLocation: Somerville, MassachusettsWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.