33 physical scientist jobs at 22 companies in Gardner, MA
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Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
$93k-$108k/yrOnsiteFull Time
IPG PhotonicsNASDAQ: IPGP: Develops and manufactures high-performance fiber lasers and systems.
2+ YOEMasters or PhD in biomedical engineering/optics/laser physics, 2+ years R&D experience, hands-on lab and optics/laser/biophotonics skills, data analysis and reporting, MathCad/MatLab/CAD experience, English communication.
Senior Scientist – Physical AI for Surgical Robotics (Cambridge, MA)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
$157k-$249k/yrHybridFull Time
PhilipsEuronext Amsterdam: PHIA: Manufactures medical imaging systems and personal care appliances.
5+ YOE5+ years applying AI or robotics to surgical robotics, image-guided interventions, medical imaging, or related domains; strong robotics and programming skills; Python and AI/ML framework proficiency; Master's or PhD required.
Python, C++, Vision-Language-Action (VLA), large language models, vision models, reinforcement learning, CI/CD
BrukerNASDAQ: BRKR: Develops and manufactures high-performance scientific instruments and diagnostics.
Bachelor's in optics/physics/engineering/material science, hands-on optical metrology experience preferred, strong communication, able to lift 50 lbs, US citizen or permanent resident, willing to travel up to 50%.
BrukerNASDAQ: BRKR: Develops and manufactures high-performance scientific and diagnostic instruments.
Bachelor's degree in Optics/Physics/Engineering/Material Science or related; optical metrology experience (ellipsometry, reflectometry, interferometry) preferred; strong communication and presentation skills; ability to travel up to 50%, lift/push up to 50 lbs, and work in labs/cleanrooms.
ExponentNasdaq: EXPO: Scientific and engineering consulting firm for complex technical challenges.
Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer science and engineering, physics, or related field; analytical, modeling, simulation, programming, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance required or obtainable.
finite element analysis, Python, C, C++, Java, MATLAB
Cambrex: Contract development and manufacturing organization for pharmaceutical companies.
Ph.D. or equivalent in organic chemistry, or actively pursuing a Ph.D. by July 2027; experience developing synthetic methods, physical organic chemistry, kinetic analysis, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Lila Sciences: Develops an AI platform for autonomous scientific research and discovery.
1+ YOEPhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field; 1–5 years postdoc/industry; expertise in magnetic or superconducting materials; experience with VSM/SQUID/PPMS; strong data analysis; good communication.
Waters CorporationNYSE: WAT: Provider of analytical laboratory instruments and software solutions.
Degree in physics, chemistry or related field; proven experience with complex analytical/LC‑MS systems; system‑level design, integration, debugging, and customer deployment experience.
AgZen: AI-powered precision agriculture technology for optimized crop spraying.
MS/PhD in CS, engineering, statistics, math, physics or related (BS with equivalent experience accepted); strong SQL/PostgreSQL and Python skills; ML/EDA/visualization and data-centric ML experience with sensor data.
Systems & Technology Research: Develops advanced technology for national security and defense applications.
5+ YOEActive Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required. Requires BS with 5+ years, MS with 3+ years, or PhD in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related field, plus MATLAB or Python proficiency.
Lead Scientist – Microgravity Fluidics / Microfluidics
Woburn or Boston
$130k-$196k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Revolution Space: Building advanced in-space propulsion systems for satellites.
8+ YOEPhD or MS in engineering/physics, 8+ years relevant experience, expertise in microgravity fluidics, microfluidics, capillary dynamics, lab experiment design, strong analytical and communication skills, and technical documentation experience.
Onto InnovationNYSE: ONTO: Provides metrology and inspection solutions for semiconductor manufacturers.
0+ YOEDegree in physics, materials science, EE, applied math or related; 0-3 years experience; optics and metrology knowledge; scripting (Matlab/Python) and data analysis a plus; able to travel up to 20% and work in fabs up to 40%.
NovartisNew York Stock Exchange: NVS: Develops and manufactures innovative prescription medicines for patients.
3+ YOE2+ MgmtPhD in biochemistry/biotechnology/chemistry (or equivalent) with 3+ years pharma experience and 2+ years people management; deep expertise in physical chemistry analytics and mass spectrometry; LC-MS and chromatography experience; leadership and communication skills.
Vancouver or Woburn or Madison or Knoxville or Boston or Culham
HybridFull Time
Type One Energy: Developing optimized stellarator fusion energy systems for power plants.
Ph.D. in physics/engineering, extensive experience designing and operating plasma diagnostic systems, proficiency with Python and MATLAB, expertise in spectroscopy and data acquisition, strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
Zink Holdings: Manufacturer of ink-free thermal printing paper and technology.
2+ YOEBachelors in image processing/EE/CS/Physics, 2+ years industry or project experience, proficiency in MATLAB, Microsoft Excel VBA and C++, and authorization to work in the U.S.; up to 25% travel.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Providing public services and governance to the people of Massachusetts.
Bachelor's degree in a natural science such as chemistry, biology, forensic science, pharmacology, or physics; complete on-the-job training and competency testing within one year.
Sunnyvale or Pittsburgh or Cambridge or Stanford or Berkeley
$170k-$200k/yrHybridFull Time
Bosch: Global manufacturer of automotive and industrial engineering technology.
3+ YOEPhD in engineering, bioengineering, physics, or related field; 3–5 years biotechnology industry experience; expertise in molecular diagnostics, biosensors, microfluidics, electrochemical sensing, soft electronics, and nanofabrication.
Physical Sciences Inc.: Provides technology research, development, and engineering services.
PhD in optical engineering, physics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience; optical system design, instrumentation, alignment, integration, Zemax, MATLAB or Python, proposal leadership, and customer relationship experience.
Principal Scientist - Radio Frequency Plasma Heating
Devens or Virginia
$150k-$225k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Designing and building commercial fusion energy power plants.
7+ YOEPhD in plasma physics or related field; 7+ years post-degree RF heating, current drive, or discharge cleaning experience in fusion plasmas; tokamak or stellarator experiments; finite element tools; plasma hardware development.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Building advanced technology prototypes for national security.
Doctorate in a relevant technical field (or Master’s +5 years); ability to obtain Secret DoD clearance; proficiency with MATLAB or Python; experience developing and implementing physics-based models, algorithms, and leading multidisciplinary teams.