Engineering Structures Jobs in Wakefield, MA

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

General Overview:

Emvolon Inc. ( ) is an innovative MIT climate-tech spin-off on a mission to convert greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals like green methanol and green ammonia. Leveraging our patented technology, we transform car engines into cost-effective, modular chemical plants. This groundbreaking approach enables us to support various industries, including maritime, aviation, energy, waste management and agriculture, in powering the global economy without emissions. At Emvolon, we are proud to have attracted capital from notable VC funds and have been recognized with grants from ARPA-E, the US Department of Energy, the US Department of Agriculture, and the National Science Foundation.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Process Engineer with a strong background in EPC project execution, proven history of developing FEED packages for chemicals/fuels and novel process scale-up, to assist with the design, commissioning and deployment of our first-of-a-kind (FOAK) methane-to-methanol conversion technology.

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and commissioning of a transformative, cost-effective chemicals production technology. In this role you will work in a multidisciplinary engineering team and support key engineering efforts across FEED, detailed design, fabrication, and start-up, partnering closely with EPC contractors, technology partners, and internal R&D teams.

This role is ideal for a mid-career level process engineer who is eager to apply EPC discipline to emerging clean technologies, and help scale innovative gas-to-chemicals solutions to commercial reality.

● Lead engineering efforts for FOAK systems from engineering design through commissioning, ensuring delivery

of safe, robust, and scalable process design

● Provide technical leadership on core process engineering deliverables such as

○ Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

○ Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

○ Heat and Material Balances

○ Equipment datasheets and specifications

● Execute and validate process simulations using Aspen HYSYS to support equipment sizing and system

optimization

● Drive and support FEED and detailed engineering in collaboration with EPC firms, ensuring alignment with

project schedules, cost targets, and regulatory requirement

● Support HAZOPs, PHAs, and other process safety reviews, integrating best practices into engineering design and

operation plans

● Oversee the design, procurement, and integration of modular/skid-mounted process systems, ensuring fit-for-

purpose design and manufacturability

● Provide hands-on technical support during FAT, commissioning, and start-up of pilot and demonstration

systems, including on-site troubleshooting and optimization

● Assist development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), control philosophies, and start-up guides to

ensure safe and consistent plant operation

● Work cross-functionally with R&D, operations, and business development teams to meet technical milestones

and customer-driven performance metrics

● Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with EH&S standards and applicable codes (e.g., API,

ASME, NFPA)

● Master's or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.

● 5+ years of process engineering experience in EPC project environments, including FEED, detailed design, and

start-up

● Proven experience in process scale-up, especially in novel or first-of-a-kind technologies, and working with

modular or skid-mounted systems

● Deep understanding of gas processing, hydrocarbon separation, and reactor-based systems (preferably

methanol synthesis or syngas conversion)

● Demonstrated ability to translate process requirements into industrial-grade engineering packages and work

effectively with multidisciplinary EPC teams

● Strong hands-on experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS)

● Field experience with plant commissioning, troubleshooting, and start-up

● Knowledge of process automation, instrumentation, and control systems is a plus

● Strong understanding of process safety, with experience conducting and implementing HAZOP

recommendations

● Experience in early-stage clean tech, startups, or FOAK commercialization environments

● Knowledge of renewable natural gas (RNG), syngas processing, or alternative fuels

● Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders including EPC

contractors, vendors, and internal teams

● High tolerance for ambiguity, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced

development environments

● Willingness to travel to field sites and fabrication yards during critical phases of project execution

Location, Travel & Work Authorization

● This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Woburn, MA facility. We are seeking candidates who can work in

person as part of a highly collaborative, hands-on engineering team. While the role is primarily office and lab-

based, periodic travel is expected to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities at partner and pilot

plant sites.

● Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to sponsor

or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits:

● Health and dental insurance for employees and dependents

At Emvolon, our MIT roots run deep in innovation and rigorous scientific and entrepreneurial pursuits. We champion collaboration, a growth mindset, accountability, and diverse perspectives, all while prioritizing employee support and a flexible work environment.

Emvolon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

DMGroup is hiring a Senior Associate to join our DMConsulting team in our Boston office. The Senior Associate will play an active role on the firm's consulting team, supporting engagements with K-12 public school districts and systems that address their most challenging, high-impact issues. The role combines strategic, analytic thinking and problem solving with project management, communication, and data analysis, all within the realm of K-12 public education in the United States.

The role also presents a rich developmental opportunity, including coaching from seasoned leaders with experience in working in schools and school management, founding companies, and working at top-tier private sector consulting firms.

This role will be based out of DMGroup's headquarters in Boston, MA, with flexibility to work from home up to two days a week based on schedule and team needs. The Senior Associate must be able to travel up to 15%.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. It's important to note that starting salaries aren't typically at/near the top of this range. This is to create opportunities for team members to grow and earn raises throughout their tenure in the role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Under the guidance of a DMConsulting Director, supports the development and management of multi-year strategies for our client school districts by collecting data, conducting analysis, developing key recommendations, and presenting the findings to clients.
• Supports successful implementation of strategy while working across multiple client school districts through effective project management and regular communication.
• Ensures that clients fully understand solutions presented, demonstrating patience, empathy, and an appreciation for organizational dynamics and the barriers to change.
• Conducts primary and secondary research to expand our library of district case studies, best practices and rigorous analytical frameworks designed specifically for school districts.
• Works collaboratively with internal staff to ensure the continued growth and effectiveness of DMGroup's programs, including our membership network and events, research and publications, software, and consulting.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably with management consulting in either the public or commercial sectors
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Exceptional project and time management skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft product suites, especially Excel, PPT, and G-Suite
• Ability to create impactful, information-filled presentations, memos, reports, data visualizations, and other collateral
• Client presentation and facilitation experience
• Strong communication and client relationship development skills
• Knowledge of the K-12 public education landscape preferred but not required

ABOUT DMGROUP

For over 20 years, District Management Group (DMGroup) has been assisting the superintendents and CEOs of school districts and their leadership teams to dramatically improve public education for all students.

District Management Group provides school systems with superior strategic insights and tactical solutions to the most pressing challenges facing school system leaders today. In addition to direct consulting, we research and publish on best practices and develop technology solutions to help district leaders implement and sustain reform. Through our consulting, research and technology solutions, we are recognized as thought leaders in national conversations on education reform including the areas of strategic planning and resource allocation, human capital including pay for performance, special education and struggling students, and in stakeholder engagement.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.

Break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile Mission Critical Data Center projects, we will mentor you in this area.

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Mission Critical, Science & Technology, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

We offer stability and growth in today's fast-changing environment, seeking a Project Manager to join our Boston, MA headquarters. (Hybrid - Seaport District, three-minute walk from South Station)

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Senior Project Managers, Engineers, Subcontractors, and field personnel
• Contract, Scope and Quality management
• Coordinate deliverables and design reviews
• Focused on all aspects of project work from planning through construction, including client meetings and presentations to ensuring continued understanding of the client's needs.
• Writing proposals, estimating A/E fees, and presenting qualifications of teams.
• Manage schedule and budgets for multiple projects.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of related background
• Bachelor's degree - Project Management, Engineering, Technical field or equivalent
• Prior experience in project managing projects in an E or A or A/E consulting firm.
• Mission critical data centers, life sciences, academic or commercial
• MEP/FP, Architectural or Structural systems/components. (will consider architects, structural, mechanical, electrical or civil engineers with experience managing large teams in a consultant environment)
• Client facing skills

Flexible & Hybrid Culture

Compensation range is $130,000 - $175,000 plus bonus and benefits, dependent on years of related experience, licensure or degree

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we're proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Learn more about our culture at

About the Company

Lumia is a well-funded startup building the next evolution in wearable health technology. We operate at the intersection of hardware, software, machine learning, and medical science - translating complex physiological signals into clear, actionable insights that help people better understand and manage their bodies. Our first mission was focused on improving the lives of individuals with dysautonomia and blood flow disorders, including POTS, ME/CFS, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Long COVID. These are all deeply underserved communities actively searching for better tools. As we scale, we are transforming into a general wellness wearables company - expanding reach and scope to new markets. Our founding team includes repeat entrepreneurs and ex-Bose engineers (our CEO's last company was acquired by Bose, leading to the global launch of Bose Sleepbuds). We value rigor, ownership, velocity, and kindness. We are collaborative, high-performing, and serious about the work. The majority of the team is currently co-located in Boston, MA, with some remote roles. Opportunity for a remote role is dependent on the candidate and hiring manager approval.

About the Role

We are hiring our first Product Manager to own and scale the software experience that connects our wearable hardware to our members' daily lives. This is not a feature-factory role. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to build engaging, habit-forming digital health experiences grounded in biometrics and real physiological data. You will work directly with the CEO, engineering, data science, and design to define roadmap, improve product operations, and translate complex sensor data into simple, meaningful insights. You will help establish the product function - including prioritization frameworks, release discipline, experimentation and user interview rigor, and product analytics foundations, all while shipping high-quality mobile and web features at a steady cadence.

Responsibilities

• Own the Software Roadmap and Development Lifecycle
• Partner with the CEO to shape and continuously refine the software roadmap, balancing near-term member value with long-term vision.
• Lead end-to-end product development: problem framing → wireframes → specs → sprint execution → QA → release.
• Write clear, well-scoped product tickets that reduce ambiguity and accelerate engineering velocity.
• Triage issues beyond surface-level symptoms by investigating root causes, proposing hypotheses, and suggesting solutions.
• Wearing and using the wearable daily to form first-person opinions on product priorities is part of the job.
• Manage release operations (Dev → Staging → Production), feature flags, and UAT.
• Define hypothesis-driven success criteria for each release, and evaluate features and usage.
• Lead the product marketing and GTM lifecycle of releases, partnering closely with Marketing.
• Build and refine light, scalable product operations processes to maintain clarity and alignment.
• Establish product strategy rhythms (quarterly planning, roadmap reviews, prioritization frameworks).
• Stay ahead of the competitive landscape in digital health, wearables, and remote diagnostics to inform future product strategy.
• Champion the User Experience
• Translate Lumia's wearable capabilities into a cohesive, differentiated mobile experience.
• Deeply engage with members and patient communities to validate feature definitions and uncover unmet needs.
• Apply behavioral science principles to design habit-forming features, thoughtful in-app copy, and personalized experiences.
• Partner closely with Algorithm and Data Science teams to translate time-series biometric data and ML outputs into understandable, trustworthy insights.
• Define and track core KPIs (daily active wearers, retention, engagement, satisfaction).
• Instrument features and build dashboards, be able to define product analytics and maintain them.
• Partner closely with Support and Research to understand needs and build for success.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of software product management experience.
• Strong mobile app product experience (iOS, Android, or cross-platform).
• Meaningful experience in wearables, biometrics, digital health, or health-tech strongly preferred.
• Experience building products that integrate with hardware or sensor-driven data.
• Demonstrated success shipping engaging, data-driven consumer products.

Required Skills

• Comfortable working with data and analytics as a product and collaborating with ML / algorithm teams.
• Familiar with core data science concepts (training/test sets, statistical significance, correlation, etc.).

Preferred Skills

• Thrive in ambiguity and bring structure to chaos.
• Operate with high ownership and accountability.
• Care deeply about clarity, prioritization, and execution quality.
• Motivated by impact and craftsmanship over titles.

Benefits Packages

• Equity upside
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Pastry Fridays

Interview Process

• Introductory Conversation (30 minutes)
• A conversation with the CEO to discuss your background, what excites you about Lumia, and high-level expectations for the role.

• Product Deep Dive (60 minutes)
• A slide-based presentation to stakeholders focused on a specific effort where:
• You detail what you've shipped (strategy, tradeoffs, metrics, what you'd do differently)
• How you approached an ambiguous problem space
• How you prioritized and made decisions under constraints
• Case Exercise (live: 60 min prep, 60 min together)
• You'll be given some loose thoughts on an opportunity or idea and asked to bring initial structure, thinking, and proposal to the table for discussion with the team. We will email the scenario about 1 hour

As a Director of AI-enabled Quality Systems, you will own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of SiPhox’s Quality Management System (QMS), supporting the development, validation, and production of regulated products from early prototypes through clinical and manufacturing stages. This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment where quality must keep pace with innovation.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, and clinical teams to ensure that products, processes, and documentation meet internal requirements and applicable regulatory standards. Your focus will be on practical quality execution, ensuring verification and validation (V&V), design controls, and production systems are implemented effectively, issues are resolved efficiently, and results can be trusted.

In this role, you will serve as both a quality gatekeeper and a collaborative partner, helping teams build compliant processes without slowing progress. You will also play a key role in strengthening and scaling the QMS as the company grows, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, clarity, and robustness across development and operations.

This role will have a high impact on SiPhox’s success, with significant potential for career development and growth as the company progresses through FDA submissions, manufacturing ramp up, and product launch.

Responsibilities

Quality System Leadership

• Serve as a senior owner and architect of the ISO 13485 Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring scalability, inspection readiness, and alignment with FDA (21 CFR 820 / QMSR), EU IVDR (if applicable), and other global requirements.
• Lead strategic evolution of document and record control processes, ensuring robust change control, traceability, and configuration management across design and manufacturing.
• Drive quality system maturity, ensuring processes are right-sized for a high-growth, fast-paced medical device environment.

Design Controls & Product Development

• Lead and oversee design control activities in accordance with 21 CFR 820.30 and ISO 13485, ensuring clear traceability from user needs through verification, validation, and risk management.
• Partner with engineering, assay development, software, and operations teams to embed quality into product development from concept through commercialization.
• Ensure Design History Files (DHFs), Device Master Records (DMRs), and technical documentation are complete, audit-ready, and submission-ready.

Regulatory Submission Support

• Lead quality strategy and documentation support for FDA submissions (510(k), De Novo, etc.), including substantial involvement in at least one cleared IVD submission.
• Ensure verification & validation documentation, risk files, and QMS elements meet regulatory expectations.
• Support responses to FDA questions, deficiency letters, and inspection observations.

CAPA & Continuous Improvement

• Own and elevate the CAPA system, ensuring robust investigations, root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA), and effective corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data trends to identify systemic risks and drive proactive improvement.
• Mentor cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving methodologies.

Risk Management

• Lead risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971.
• Ensure risk controls are appropriately linked to design inputs, verification/validation, production controls, and post-market activities.
• Drive integration of risk management throughout the product lifecycle.

Audit & Inspection Readiness

• Lead internal audit programs and supplier quality audits.
• Serve as a primary quality representative during ISO 13485 audits and FDA inspections.
• Drive timely and effective responses to audit findings and regulatory observations.

Post-Market & Compliance

• Oversee complaint handling, adverse event reporting (e.g., MDR), and post-market surveillance processes.
• Ensure effective feedback loops between post-market data and design/process improvements.

Training & Culture

• Architect and maintain a scalable, role-based training system with measurable effectiveness.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, ownership, and compliance across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in medical device quality within an ISO 13485 environment.
• 5+ years of experience in IVD development and/or manufacturing.
• Direct participation in one or more successful FDA 510(k) submissions for an IVD device.
• Deep working knowledge of:
• ISO 13485
• 21 CFR 820 (and QMSR transition awareness)
• ISO 14971
• Design controls for IVD systems (including assay and/or instrument development)
• Demonstrated experience leading CAPA investigations and cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Experience serving as a key quality representative during external audits or inspections.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Experience with combination systems (instrument + consumable IVD).
• Experience in CLIA-regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience with software quality (IEC 62304 familiarity).
• Experience building or significantly scaling a QMS in a startup environment.
• Experience supporting international submissions (CE marking under IVDR).

Additional notes

SiPhox Health is creating an entirely new category of at-home technology that brings advanced biological measurement into everyday life. Our platform brings together silicon photonics, microfluidics, motion systems, sensing, thermal control, and embedded computing inside a compact device that performs complex biochemical analysis in minutes. We are building a consumer product that has never existed before. It integrates optics, chemistry, mechanics, biology and electronics into a seamless experience designed for millions of homes.

We offer competitive benefits, including a Life Time Fitness membership and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment building the future of home health.

Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Clearance (Required)

Certification Requirement: IAT Level II certification required (or obtainable within 6 months of hire)

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Cloud Systems Engineer . This entry-level engineering role focuses on ensuring stability, scalability, and reliability of cloud-based systems supporting mission-critical applications.

The selected candidate will collaborate with senior engineering teams to support cloud platforms, assist with system integration activities, and maintain distributed virtual environments operating within secure enterprise networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support stability, sustainability, and performance of enterprise cloud-based infrastructure and software systems
• Assist in system integration, verification, validation, and operational support activities
• Monitor and maintain distributed virtual machine environments across cloud platforms
• Implement proactive engineering mechanisms to maintain system health and availability
• Perform functional analysis, system evaluations, and technical trade studies
• Troubleshoot system performance, configuration, and operational issues
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and runbooks
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve automation and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and operational requirements
• Participate in continuous learning and technical development initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 1–2 year of experience in cloud systems, IT infrastructure, or systems engineering
• Active DoD Security Clearance (required at time of hire)
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Understanding of Windows or Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and virtualization concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented DoD environment
• U.S. Citizenship required

Certification Requirements

• DoD IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Minimum one cloud certification within 6 months of hire, such as:
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Solutions Architect Associate
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals / Azure Administrator
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic experience supporting cloud or infrastructure environments
• Exposure to VMware, Hyper-V, or virtualized environments
• Basic scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Familiarity with automation or Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
• Experience supporting Federal or DoD programs

Our client is a global leader within nutrition, health and beauty. For their facility in Lexington, MA they are looking to hire an Associate Principal Scientist, Fermentation. This role will be responsible for fermentation science on a global basis. As head of the bioprocess team, you will link activities in fermentation and downstream recovery technologies.

The role will manage a team of scientists in the bioprocess sciences team, as well as lead close interactions with the microbiome team and other global R&D and pilot plants.

The Role

• Drive continuous improvement of methods, experimental setups, and workflows across R&D teams.
• Mentor, coach, and empower a diverse team of Scientists and Engineers, fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are values. Serve as a problem-solving consultant to internal and external project team members, including laboratory and biomanufacturing personnel.
• Lead communications with internal collaborators, third parties, and strategic partners.
• Work closely with the Lexington Strain Engineering Team and Microbiome Team to direct the development and implementation of (an)aerobic fermentation protocols to identify improved organisms and develop novel processes. Coordinate cross‑site experiments and knowledge transfer; clearly communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance to quality, environmental, occupational health & safety procedures; uphold aseptic techniques and contamination control. Promote a positive, safe and compliant work environment.
• Work setting: Lab‑based leadership role with hands‑on experimentation and on‑the‑shopfloor coaching.

The Requirements

• PhD plus 8 years of experience or MSc plus 12 years of experience in Fermentation Science, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Metabolic Engineering, Microbiology, or related field - or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience with bench scale (10 ml to 10 L) anaerobic and aerobic microbial fermentation equipment and technology leveraging yeast, fungi, and bacteria.
• Understanding of scale-up / scale-down of fermentation and downstream recovery operations.
• Broad microbial physiology and gut microbiome research expertise is a strong plus.
• Previous industry and direct team leadership experience with excellent project management and organizational skills (Minimum 5 years of team leadership required).
• Background collaborating with strain engineering and analytical chemistry teams (omics, modelling, protein engineering) to translate strain capabilities into bioprocess wins.