Solstice Advanced Materials · 16 hours ago
Principal R&D Engr/Scientist
Colonial Heights, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $218K/yr
10+ years expSolstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. The Principal R&D Engineer/Scientist will work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Technology organizations to drive the adoption of Spectra’s ballistic materials in armor manufacturers, overseeing the development and optimization of customer-facing ballistic solutions.
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Responsibilities
Leverage armor system design subject matter expertise to drive adoption of Spectra ballistic materials in armor manufacturers solutions
Optimize composite material processing guidelines for soft and hard armor applications
Hands-on system design, lay-up, and equipment operation required for part fabrication
Coordinate prototype development which includes but is not limited to: sample and test matrix definition, work order drafting, laboratory scheduling, prioritization, execution, testing and communication of results
Define the competitive landscape and identify the technology roadmap for new product offerings and applications capabilities required for sustained differentiation
Collaborate with armor manufacturers, military R&D organizations, and Program Offices to establish comprehensive understanding of current and future body armor program specifications
Define the fundamental composite material property linkages to end article performance and provide the functional product attribute characterization protocols and targets necessary to achieve ballistic and non-ballistic system level requirements
Identify and assess emerging materials, manufacturing processes, and characterization techniques for technology roadmap considerations
Represent Solstice Technology organization in customer meetings, global trade shows, and technical conferences
Provide technical oversight and support for customer quality resolution, manufacturing initiatives, and new product development
Draft scientific publications, white papers, solicitation responses, invention disclosures, and intellectual property materials as needed
Liaison with Solstice Commercial, Development, Quality, and Manufacturing organizations as the primary Technical Point of Contact for Armor Industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science Technology Degree in Engineering, Polymers/Composite Materials, Materials Science or other related scientific or technical discipline
10 plus years of experience with soft body armor, helmets and vehicle armor materials, processing, ballistic and non-ballistic testing
Preferred
MS degree in Engineering
Thorough knowledge and experience with ballistic composite materials, process manufacturing, ballistic threat standards (NIJ / Military), and testing of soft and hard armor applications
Experience in data management including collection, interpretation, graphical and statistical analysis to interpret experimental results and develop presentations to communicate these findings
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Experience with MS Office Applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Minitab statistical analysis software
Ability to manage multiple programs of varying degrees of complexity
Work with minimal supervision or within a team structure depending on the responsibilities of the project
Benefits
Employer-subsidized Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
12 Paid Holidays
Company
Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a global leader in refrigerants, semiconductor materials, protective fibers, and healthcare packaging.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-30IPO
2025-09-16Debt Financing· $1B
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