Research Scientist

Job Description for:

Research Scientist Engineer for Matrix formulation and its processing

About the job

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Research Engineer/Scientist

specializing in Matrix Formulation to join our advanced material development team. The

role involves contribution to designing, developing and optimizing the thermoset resin

matrices specifically for engineered prepreg manufacturing. TO have hands on

experience with handling the polymer chemistry and composite processing for

developing the next generation aerospace materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulation and Matrix Development

1. Design and synthesize the novel matrix formulations with epoxy, BMI or

cyanate esters.

2. Optimize the formulation properties like viscosity, gel time, tack, drape and its

rheological behaviour for its operational efficiency.

3. Awareness and knowledge of various organic and inorganic additives,

tougheners and catalyst used in prepregs for specific properties to enhance its

temperature operation range, its mechanical performance, impart specific

retardancy properties and reduce the cost.

• Characterisation and Testing

1. Qualify the matrix and prepreg as per space requirements of the products.

2. Validate the thermomechanical and thermophysical properties if the matrix

for efficient understanding of resin behaviour during impregnation and cure

cycle.

3. Conduct and evaluate the mechanical performance of matrix and prepreg for

operating temperature range.

4. Correlate the simulated results and experimental results using the AI/ML

generated data for matrix and prepreg propertiess

5. Collaborating with external laboratory to handle the testing requirements.

• Manufacturing and operational Support

1. Collaborate and support process engineering to transition from lab scale pilot

formulations to full scale production formulation.

2. Support to trouble shooting activities in the manufacturing related to matrix

chemistry such as fibre wetting, resin gelation, improper spreading or volatile

entrapment.

• Documentation and Compliance

1. Maintaining the records of trials and its experimental data and conclusions

2. Draft SOPs for handling of matrix and prepreg manufacturing parameters

3. Ensure the environmental std requirements – ROHS, REACH regulations.

Required Qualifications

• PhD/ M.Tech/ M.Scin Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical

Engineering, or Material Engineering with specialization in composites.

• PhD + 3 year's experience in handling thermoset resins with different types of

hardeners and additives.

• Deep understanding of thermoset chemistry epoxy, BMI, cyanate esters and

hands on experience with analytical test results validation (DMA, TGA,

Rheometers, DSC, FTIR)

• Prior experience in primers, adhesive, sealant formulation for composites and

coating-lamination experience on textile reinforcement preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong project leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication for cross-team collaboration and external partnerships.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability aerospace startup

environment.