R&D Engineer

• Operate and maintain mechanical alloying and powder processing equipment as part of ongoing R&D programs.
• Design and execute experimental workstreams to develop and optimize alloy processing routes.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to contamination, temperature control, processing time, and other key powder production variables.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data to guide process improvements and support rapid iteration cycles.

This role directly contributes to developing advanced metal alloys that enable next-generation hardware in space, aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial applications, unlocking performance that legacy materials cannot deliver.

• Background in materials science or mechanical engineering or related experience.
• Comfort working in a laboratory environment and with industrial machinery.
• Data driven and quantitative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Compensation and benefits are designed to provide physical, mental, and financial safety for long-term productivity. Specific salary details are not mentioned.

Foundation Alloy is building the most advanced metal alloy company in the world, using a proprietary MetalsFIRST™ platform to produce alloys with ultra-fine grain structures for critical hardware applications.