R&D Specialist at Rangeview

<h1><strong>R&amp;D Specialist</strong></h1> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong> L2: $62,000–$82,000; L3: $78,000–$105,000<br><strong>Equity:</strong> Included<br><strong>Location:</strong> El Segundo, CA<br><strong>Work Policy:</strong> Onsite<br><strong>Level:</strong> L2–L3 / Senior<br><strong>Hiring Count:</strong> 1 additional opening<br><strong>Core KPIs:</strong> Accurate test execution and documentation; equipment and lab readiness; timely identification and troubleshooting of test or process issues; and observations that support R&amp;D decisions.</p> <h2><strong>Who we are</strong></h2> <p>Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty-first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.</p> <h2><strong>What’s in it for you</strong></h2> <p>As an R&amp;D Specialist, you will work directly alongside Rangeview’s materials R&amp;D team in a highly hands-on research and manufacturing environment.</p> <p>You will have direct exposure to experimental materials development, advanced manufacturing equipment, test execution, process development, and production-adjacent technical work.</p> <p>This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving technical problems, and operating close to engineering and R&amp;D. You will help execute the experiments and processes that enable Rangeview to develop new manufacturing capabilities while gaining exposure to materials science, advanced manufacturing, and the systems behind a modern foundry.</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Maintain lab and production spaces as clean, organized environments in good working order.</li> <li>Execute detailed test plans, including material formulation, testing, and equipment configuration.</li> <li>Run and maintain a variety of equipment, including 3D printers, mixers, analytical instruments, and other R&amp;D tools.</li> <li>Prepare materials, samples, and equipment required for experimental work.</li> <li>Create detailed documentation of test results, observations, process parameters, and deviations.</li> <li>Support engineers and scientists during experimental execution and process development.</li> <li>Play an active role in R&amp;D team discussions by contributing observations and information from test execution to help interpret results and plan future work.</li> <li>Propose and, when appropriate, autonomously execute tests that support R&amp;D team goals.</li> <li>Troubleshoot equipment or process issues as they arise and help keep experiments moving.</li> <li>Support lab setup, organization, equipment maintenance, cleaning, labeling, inventory, and general operational readiness.</li> <li>Perform whatever hands-on work is necessary to keep R&amp;D testing moving, including occasional late-night store runs or monitoring equipment outside normal hours.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you’ll need</strong></h2> <ul> <li>2+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, research, laboratory, testing, or R&amp;D environment.</li> <li>Experience working directly with laboratory tools, technical equipment, production equipment, or experimental processes.</li> <li>Ability to follow detailed test plans, procedures, work instructions, or experimental protocols.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.</li> <li>Strong documentation habits with the ability to accurately record observations, results, parameters, and deviations.</li> <li>Familiarity with laboratory tools such as analytical equipment, scales, pipettes, or similar equipment.</li> <li>Strong hands-on ability and comfort working directly with tools and equipment.</li> <li>Ability to notice when something looks wrong during a test or process and communicate or troubleshoot appropriately.</li> <li>Comfort operating in a fast-moving R&amp;D environment where processes may still be evolving.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Preferred qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>2+ years of wet lab experience.</li> <li>Materials testing or material formulation experience.</li> <li>Experience with 3D printers, mixers, analytical instruments, scales, pipettes, or similar lab equipment.</li> <li>Experience working with powders, slurries, ceramics, polymers, resins, coatings, composites, metals, or other technical materials.</li> <li>Experience working with complex equipment and tools.</li> <li>Experience supporting engineers, scientists, or technical teams.</li> <li>Experience in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures for hazardous materials.</li> <li>Experience troubleshooting equipment or process issues.</li> <li>Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, metallurgy, ceramics, composites, chemicals, battery materials, or related technical environments.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Additional requirements</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Must be able to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.</li> <li>Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed when experiments or equipment require monitoring.</li> <li>Must be comfortable performing physical, hands-on, and occasionally repetitive work in a lab and manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Must meet U.S. Government export-control requirements applicable to Rangeview’s ITAR-controlled work.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Compensation</strong></h2> <p>The salary range for this role is:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Level 2:</strong> $62,000–$82,000, plus equity</li> <li><strong>Level 3 / Senior:</strong> $78,000–$105,000, plus equity</li> </ul> <p>Salary is determined based on demonstrated candidate experience, qualifications, level, and business considerations.</p> <h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2> <p>Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including:</p> <ul> <li>Unlimited PTO</li> <li>Medical insurance</li> <li>Dental insurance</li> <li>Vision insurance</li> <li>Equity</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Compliance</strong></h2> <p>Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a:</p> <ul> <li>U.S. citizen or national;</li> <li>U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder);</li> <li>Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157;</li> <li>Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or</li> <li>Otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State.</li> </ul> <p>Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and aptitude and will not be influenced by any legally protected status.</p> <p><strong>We are not working with outside agencies at this time.</strong></p>