Research Scientist - Additive Manufacturing

TAP Engineering is seeking a Research Scientist to support applied research in advanced 3D-print additive manufacturing technologies, with a focus on direct-write technologies such as aerosol and syringe printing.

What You Will Do

Contribute to the development, analysis, prototyping, and testing of novel 3D-printing processes, materials, and equipment, including printing electronic structures with dielectric and conductive materials.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Qualified candidates will be able to envision and articulate new areas of research and novel approaches, and serve as a non-supervisory technical leader.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of related experience, Master's degree and 1+ year of related experience, or 6+ years of experience without a degree
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: 3D-print material and substrate identification and characterization, 3D-print equipment identification, operation, and characterization, manufacturing fabrication and test equipment identification, operation, and characterization, simple electronic circuit design, mechanical design and drafting in CAD

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses