Inertia · 3 hours ago
Materials Scientist or Engineer – Film production
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelInertia is taking the most direct, scientifically-proven path to commercializing fusion energy. They are seeking a Materials Scientist or Engineer to lead the development of high-performance thin films for inertial fusion energy targets and to enable large-scale manufacturing of these targets.
Clean EnergyEnergy ManagementPower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop equipment and processes for producing free-standing thin films of high strength and high heat-resistance in form factors suitable for assembly into IFE targets
Implement precision metrology appropriate for mass production of thin films
Assist with film coatings on substrates including non-planar substrates
Investigate other related materials issues needed in the production of targets at mass scale
Qualification
Required
PhD or MS, or experience equivalent, in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Experience with polymer and polymer composite high performance free standing thin films
Strong analytical measurement skills
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to work with mass production machines or processes
Experience high temperature materials such as CNT, graphene oxide, carbon fiber
Experience with coating thick films on non-planar substrates
Familiarity with process scale-up or industrial mass production
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision plans
Company-paid holidays
Matching 401k
And more!
Company
Inertia
Inertia is a fusion-energy company that builds and generates commercialized fusion powers.
Founded in 2024
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase