Catholyte R&D Senior Scientist

The role

This person will lead catholyte development within the R&D group. They will provide technical leadership to understand electrolyte properties for solid-state battery cathode composites.

What you will do

• Serve as the technical lead for catholyte product development within R&D.
• Develop mechanistic understanding of transport phenomena, interfacial stability, microstructure, and mechanical limitations of electrolytes.
• Leverage electrochemistry, microscopy, and materials characterization techniques.
• Develop and validate new characterization methods and analytical tools.
• Analyze complex datasets and generate actionable technical recommendations.
• Manage a small team of 1-3 other scientists.
• Mentor team members through feedback, training, and growth opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with modeling, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Communicate findings to technical teams, leadership, customers, and external collaborators.
• Develop and protect intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a related scientific discipline; or a Master's degree with significant, relevant industry experience.
• Prior experience leading complex R&D projects.
• Strong background in electrochemical fundamentals including experimental design, method development, and data analysis.
• Mastery of one or more electroanalytical methods such as three-electrode measurements, impedance spectroscopy, DRT analysis, voltammetry, or chrono techniques.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques and advanced analytical instrumentation.
• Demonstrated engagement with mentoring and developing others.
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven record of technical innovation demonstrated through publications, patents, products, or technology development achievements.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Willingness to maintain a strong, hands-on laboratory presence.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, operate laboratory and computer equipment, and move between laboratory, manufacturing, and office areas.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• 401k with company match
• 8 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Years off
• Unlimited PTO
• Up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Eligibility to participate in bonus and equity plans

Before you apply

• Employment is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization for export controls.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

About the company

Solid Power is developing next-generation solid-state electrolytes to enable safer, higher-performing energy storage solutions.