Circ's flexible technology is powering the clean closet and helping the fashion industry make monumental strides toward a truly circular eco-economy.   

We’ve pioneered a technology that can recycle polycotton — what the majority of our clothes are made of — into reusable fibers. In essence: our process takes textile waste and turns it into materials that your most beloved fashion labels can use for tomorrow’s clothes.   

Circ is a registered B Corp Company, named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and a finalist in the Earthshot Prize. We’re unafraid to tackle the hardest challenges and we set ambitious goals that ensure our hard work will make the maximum impact.    

Circ is seeking a motivated Textile Product Development Engineer to drive material and product development in sustainable textile applications. 

 *Must be based on the East Coast, with willingness to travel quarterly: 

• Travel to the Danville, VA campus to visit the team. 

• U.S. travel and international travel to partner sites; could spend a week onsite with partners when traveling internationally. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with textile mills, overseeing circular textile initiatives and facilitating onboarding of manufacturing partners to deliver sustainable textiles to brands.
• Perform research, testing, data gathering and analysis in an office, laboratory or manufacturing environment to support Circ material & product development functions.
• Coordinate research and development efforts in the testing and characterization of materials and interpret the results of physical testing and evaluation of raw materials and finished products.
• A hands-on interdisciplinary development role that will require curiosity and flexibility to work across a wide range of disciplines in a collaborative environment.
• Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems and daily operating variances, troubleshooting for resolution of material quality and product development issues. 

Qualifications: 

• BS or MSc degree in textile engineering, materials science, chemistry or engineering.  
• Strong understanding of textile manufacturing processes. 
• Experience with both polyester fibers and man-made cellulosic fibers. Familiarity with weaving, knitting and other fabric construction techniques is a plus.   
• Experience characterizing materials and performance using design of experiments methodology.
• Proven capability of project management in R&D product development.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently and adapt to diverse cultural environments.   

Why Join Circ? 

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a growing company 

Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity 

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings options 

Opportunities for professional development and growth 

Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, with initiatives to support environmental conservation and community engagement  

Compensation and Benefits 

Circ stock options 

Unlimited PTO, an average of 14 company holidays, in addition to an extended end-of-year break 

Volunteer time off 

Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance 

Employer HSA contribution on certain plans 

Access to health benefits such as a monthly wellness stipend and TalkSpace membership 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Circ 

We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all team members can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.  

We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.  

In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!