Job Description

Aerosol Scientist, Project Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA 92131

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (full-time onsite)

Pay: $141,900 - $165,000

Direct Hire

**Must be US Citizen, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees

**Background Check and 10-Panel Drug Screen required

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PhD-level Engineer or Scientist to join our team as a domain expert in real-time particulate analyzers. This individual will lead and manage cross-functional product development and sustaining engineering efforts, driving innovation and ensuring technical excellence across the product lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for real-time particulate analyzer technologies.
• Lead innovative new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer needs.
• Maintain direct contacts at regulatory agencies in the US and around the globe, collaborating on technical subjects related to advancing the science of aerosol measurements.
• Manage sustaining engineering activities, including design improvements, issue resolution, regulatory compliance, and product lifecycle support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and marketing to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions.
• Guide root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field issues and performance optimization.
• Translate customer, regulatory and market needs into actionable engineering requirements and specifications.
• Stay informed of scientific advancements, regulatory trends, and competitive technologies to inform product strategy and innovation.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Aerosol Science, Applied Physics, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in analytical instrumentation, aerosol science, or environmental monitoring.
• Demonstrated expertise in particle measurement technologies and/or sensor systems is strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a systems-level engineering perspective.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with regulated industries (e.g., environmental, industrial hygiene, pharmaceutical) is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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