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You will work on advanced geotechnical projects and manage customer relationships, support product delivery timelines, and lead development from prototype to production‑ready equipment.\nResponsibilities Translate theoretical research into practical, accurate, automated tools for geotechnical testing.\nDevelop and improve advanced geotechnical projects, including: Unsaturated soil testing systems\nTemperature control systems\nP‑wave and S‑wave velocity measurement systems\nResonant column and torsional shear systems\nCyclic triaxial, cyclic shear, and bidirectional loading systems\n\nManage customer relationships and support product delivery timelines.\nLead development from prototype to production‑ready equipment.\nQualifications Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering with significant research in advanced soil mechanics and laboratory testing.\nStrong hands‑on experience with equipment such as cyclic triaxial, direct/simple shear, resonant column, torsional shear, and bender element systems.\nSolid understanding of geotechnical laboratory standards (ASTM, BS, ISO).\nAbility to manage projects and collaborate with academic and industry partners.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills to present complex technical topics clearly.\nPassion for geotechnical testing and a desire to deepen understanding of soil behavior.\nPreferred Qualifications PhD in Geotechnical Engineering with a focus on unsaturated soil mechanics.\nExperience developing and validating geotechnical testing prototypes.\nResearch background with peer‑reviewed publications in soil dynamics or unsaturated soils.\nPrior involvement in large‑scale geotechnical R&D projects related to cyclic loading or earthquake engineering.\nExperience transitioning R&D prototypes into manufacturable, quality‑controlled products.\nFamiliarity with calibration, quality control, and system integration for precision equipment manufacturing.\nBenefits Base salary range: $90,000–$100,000 per year (actual compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity).\n401(k) with company match.\nComprehensive health insurance.\nHealth savings account (HSA).\nPaid time off (PTO).\nProfessional development assistance.\nEmployee referral program.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Geocomp Solutions","rawCompany":"geocomp solutions","city":"Acton","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T04:11:55.161Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Geotechnical R&D Engineer","description":"Geotechnical Research, Development & Production Engineer\nWe are looking for a technology‑minded, research‑driven engineer with a passion for geotechnical lab testing and innovation. 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