Job Summary:
We develop cell and battery products for military applications. The Battery Cell Development Scientist (or Engineer) will work under the direction of the R&D management team to evaluate and select lithium-ion cell anode and cathode materials, develop new electrode designs, select separator and electrolyte solutions for new cell applications, and lead fabrication and testing campaigns of new prototype cells. The Development Scientist (or Engineer) will propose, plan, direct, and execute R&D projects and serve as a technical point of contact with customers.
NOTE: this position is seeking individuals with a cell development, engineering, or applied science orientation (familiarity with the commercial cell materials vendor landscape, familiarity with cell fabrication at semi-auto or pilot+ scale, how to test production-relevant cells [i.e. beyond coin cell work], how to orient cell designs to service high power vs. high energy applications) not an academic-style materials discovery or fundamental mechanisms researcher. A research background is no problem, so long as there is also some development experience.
Supervise 1+ Scientists, Engineers, or Lab Technicians. Work environment is indoors.
Essential/Key Functions:
Work with R&D management to:
Management Responsibilities:
Minimum (Required) Qualifications:
Required Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar STEM degree areas.
Preferred Education: Academic class or lab work in the battery or energy storage fields.
Required Experience: 2+ years of battery or energy storage work, as a student, postdoc, or professional.
Preferred Experience: Battery industry experience or education, supervisory, and task/project management exposure or experience.
Required Skills and Traits:
Proficiency in several of the following areas:
Preferred Skills and Traits:
Senior Position Requirements: 5 years of battery industry, supervisory, and project management and leadership experience (or equivalent) in a mid-level position, and appropriate track record including successful project leadership and solution generation.
This position title may change depending on the candidate’s specific educational and experience background.