What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Scientist position at Psylotech?
Psylotech is growing! We are a small company with a big mission: enable nano scale research. Our mechanical test instruments enable new discoveries in industries from aerospace to cell phones. These tabletop, closed loop controlled, servomotor based machines are at the cutting edge. We need a scientist to present at conferences, visit customers, generate marketing content, and manage our LabVIEW-based control software. We are a nimble company seeking nimble engineers: we will redefine the role once we have found a candidate we want to join our team.
Required Skills
- PhD in STEM related field or Master's degree with 3 years of related mechanical testing experience
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn basic LabVIEW programming
- Basic understanding of analog circuits used in electromechanical transducers
- Experimental mechanics experience
- Willingness to travel
- Understanding/familiarity with X-ray tomography
Responsibilities
- Present at technical conferences
- Work with sales team on novel applications
- Develop installation process for X-ray tomography systems world-wide
- Conduct novel experiments for marketing content, white papers & possibly publishing
- Manage control software and programming consultants
- Contribute to new product design
- Help customer support team as needed
- Debug basic analog circuit boards
Perks of the Job
- Small start-up style environment – Office dogs, WFH, casual clothes, few meetings, beer in the fridge
- Salaried position with full benefits including Health, Dental, and 401K Match
- Flexible vacation schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $120,000