Job Description

As a Sr Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist here at Solstice, you will drive innovation, develop cutting-edge technologies, and lead advanced research initiatives to enhance aerospace safety, efficiency, and reliability. You will report directly to our R&D Manager, and you'll work out of our Morris Plains, NJ location on a hybrid schedule.

As a Sr Advanced R& D Engineer/Scientist you will develop and apply statistical, machine learning, and scientific modeling methods to accelerate materials discovery, product development, and manufacturing optimization. The role will partner closely with scientists and engineers to transform experimental and process data into validated models, actionable insights, and scalable R&D capabilities. This position is available in Morris Plains, NJ, or Buffalo, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex experimental, analytical, and manufacturing datasets using statistical and machine learning methods to identify trends, patterns, and relationships.
• Develop and validate predictive models to improve material performance, evaluate the effects of key variables, and support product and process development.
• Partner with chemists, materials scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to define data needs, develop analytical solutions, and influence decisions.
• Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art data science methods for advanced materials applications, informed by relevant scientific and technical literature.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and databases for experimental and analytical data.
• Establish data quality practices that ensure reliable, traceable, and reproducible datasets and analyses.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical limitations through clear visualizations, reports, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Materials Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis or data science roles within a materials science or engineering domain.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and familiarity with data manipulation libraries relevant to chemistry and materials (e.g., RDKit).
• Experience developing physics-informed neural networks, surrogate models, cheminformatics models, or quantitative structure-property relationship models.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools or packages (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Origin, matplotlib, seaborn) and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).

We Value

• Deep knowledge of advanced materials, including polymers, nanomaterials, ceramics, metals, small molecules, formulations, or composites.
• Familiarity with experimental methods in materials characterization and testing.
• Familiarity with chemical manufacturing processes, process modeling, and process optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning in data science and materials science.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this position is $146976k - $183425k. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here