Computational Materials Scientist - Cambium Biomaterials : Job Details

Computational Materials Scientist El SEGUNDO, CA | FULL-TIME NOTE - Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contractsDefense, aerospace and other high-performance applications demand new material solutions stronger, lighter, more resilient tested and delivered faster than traditionally available. Cambium is disrupting advanced materials development, from AI-driven molecular design to agile domestic manufacturing. Whether enabling hypersonic flight or protecting critical systems, our solutions push the limits of what's possible. Cambium solves mission-critical problems in defense and industry. Our team of world-class scientists and engineers was purpose built to take on those challenges. Come join us and revolutionize advanced materials for defense, aerospace, and beyond. The Role Cambium is seeking a Computational Materials Scientist with deep expertise in quantum or atomistic modeling, along with a passion for accelerating material innovation through physical modeling and AI. The successful candidate will lead the development and application of molecular dynamics (MD), density functional theory (DFT), and (AI/ML) models for property prediction, force field development, and inverse design of ground-breaking materials in composite and optical systems. Responsibilities Design and execute molecular and quantum simulations to support the materials discovery and optimization. Develop and apply force field models, including classical, reactive, or ML potentials. Lead or contribute to DFT studies of materials systems to determine electronic structure, bonding, electromagnetic, and thermodynamic properties. Develop and apply AI and ML models to predict material properties, screen candidate structures, and accelerate simulation. Automate high-throughput simulation workflows and data curation pipelines. Implement and scale simulation workflows on cloud-based HPC systems (e.g., Azure, GCP). Contribute to IP generation, technical presentations and reports, and collaborative R&D efforts with partners in academia, national labs, and industry. Qualifications PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in one or more of: Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation (e.g., LAMMPS, GROMACS, NAMD) Force field development or parameterization DFT simulations (e.g., VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, GPAW) Strong Python skills with demonstrated experience building or extending simulation tools. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Passon for science.Delights in venturing bravely into the unknown. Background in polymers, composites, optics, or general material science. Experience with neural networks or other ML approaches applied to materials or chemical data. Experience in cloud computing and parallel computing tools (e.g., SLURM on Azure or GCP). Why Cambium? Work at the cutting edge of physics and AI-driven materials science. Collaborate with world-class scientists and engineers. Influence product and platform development at an early stage. Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package. Benefits Cambium offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan. This includes excellent medical/dental/vision benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan, professional development reimbursement, and an opportunity for equity for most positions. Compensation $110,000 - $160,000 annually