Chief Scientist
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Location Type
Onsite
Employment Type
Full-Time
Compensation
$185,000+ DOE
Benefits
Full range of competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and PTO
Anticipated Start Date
May/June 2026
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help build something extraordinary — from the ground up — we’d love to hear from you.
The recruitment process is being managed by STEM Boomerang New Mexico, a local firm bridging innovation with skilled talent. Connect with Us!
Email your resume and brief bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org
Subject Line: Chief Scientist_[YOUR Name]
About Us
We are an advanced technology company at the forefront of next-generation particle and accelerator science, building transformative solutions with real-world impact. Our founding team brings deep expertise in physics, engineering, and commercialization, with a proven track record of translating complex scientific innovation into scalable technologies. Backed by leading venture capital firms, we have successfully raised significant funding to accelerate our mission and growth.
As part of our strategic expansion, we are establishing operations in New Mexico—one of the most concentrated ecosystems for advanced physics and accelerator science in the country. With proximity to world-renowned national laboratories, research universities, and a highly specialized technical workforce, New Mexico offers unparalleled access to talent and infrastructure in high-energy physics and related fields.
This expansion represents a major investment in building a hub for cutting-edge research, development, and commercialization. We are actively assembling a world-class team to lead this effort—bringing together experts in accelerator physics, engineering, and operations to shape the future of the industry.
Why Join Us:
- Build from the ground up: Directly shape our Albuquerque lab and R&D test environment
- Make an impact: Your systems will enable critical research in various accelerator applications
- Grow with us: Work alongside leading researchers, operators, and investors in a mission-driven environment
- Competitive pay, full benefits, and equity in a company shaping the future of energy
About The Role
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Chief Scientist to lead that vision. This is a rare opportunity to define the scientific direction of a company from the ground up and play a central role in bringing a breakthrough accelerator technology from concept to reality.
This is a technical leadership role for a physist who has deep hands-on experience and can drive complex programs from concept through test and operational deployment. As the Chief Scientist, you will play a critical role in shaping the company’s technical direction in this domain.
What You’ll Do:
- Set and drive the company’s scientific vision, roadmap, and research priorities.
- Lead the development of a novel electron accelerator architecture and its core subsystems.
- Guide critical decisions across accelerator physics, beam dynamics, system performance, and technical risk.
- Partner closely with executive leadership to align scientific strategy with product and program execution.
- Translate advanced physics concepts into practical development paths and engineering goals.
- Build, mentor, and inspire a world-class scientific and technical team.
- Engage with external collaborators, research institutions, and advisors to expand the company’s scientific reach.
What You Bring:
- Typically requires a PhD in Physics, Accelerator Science, or a related discipline.
- Deep expertise (10+ years) in high-energy electron accelerators and beam physics.
- A track record of leading complex accelerators or advanced R&D programs.
- Experience taking systems from concept through validation and iteration.
- Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong communicator who can bridge science, engineering, and leadership.
- Experience with novel accelerator architectures or emerging technologies.
- Background in translating accelerator systems into real-world applications.
- Connections within the global accelerator or high-energy physics community.
- Prior experience in a startup or early-stage technology company (preferred).
- Ability to pass a thorough background check.
What We Look for Beyond the Resume:
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Throughout the hiring process, we evaluate candidates on the following qualities:
- Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly synthesizes complex information, draws sound conclusions, and communicates with clarity
- Passion & Work Ethic: Demonstrates resilience, motivation, and high personal standards
- Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered
- Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate
- Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow
The Hiring Process
We aim to move quickly and efficiently, with most candidates completing the process in under two weeks.
- Submit application
- Talent Acquisition screening call
- Hiring Manager interview
- Executive-level interview
- Offer decision
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and focused on professional excellence. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We value a wide range of experiences and perspectives and believe they contribute to strong teams and effective problem-solving. We encourage qualified individuals to apply regardless of background. Mantis Space is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation or assistance at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.
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