Battery Storage Engineer Advanced Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Eccalon, LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Battery Storage Engineer to lead innovations in grid-scale energy storage solutions. The position involves exploring and testing new battery chemistries and requires a strong background in material sciences and engineering. The successful candidate will have opportunities for career advancement and contribute to cutting-edge projects.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in battery R&D, preferably in lab or pilot manufacturing.
• In-depth understanding of electrochemical cell design and testing protocols.
• Familiarity with safety considerations for grid-scale battery deployment.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and test advanced battery chemistries.
• Evaluate lifecycle, cost, and scalability of new battery technologies.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate storage solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Hands-on experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

EIS

CV

GC

SEM

XRD

Job description

Battery Storage Engineer Advanced Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Battery Storage Engineer Advanced Grid-Scale Energy Storage

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Eccalon LLC is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Battery Storage Engineer to lead research, development, and integration of next-generation battery technologies for grid-scale energy storage systems. This role will focus on the exploration of advanced battery chemistries and architectures to enable higher energy densities, lower cost per kWh, and improved safety and lifecycle performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cell design, prototyping, and performance evaluation, as well as knowledge of integration strategies for large-scale energy storage applications. A strong background in materials science is essential to support the development and evaluation of novel battery components and structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, and test advanced battery chemistries including but not limited to solid-state, sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and flow batteries.
• Develop experimental methods for assessing electrochemical performance, thermal stability, and degradation mechanisms.
• Collaborate with materials scientists and chemical engineers to source and synthesize novel battery components.
• Design and build prototype cells for laboratory testing and scale-up validation.
• Evaluate the lifecycle, cost, and scalability of new battery technologies for deployment in grid-scale applications.
• Work with system engineers to integrate storage solutions into renewable energy systems and data center applications.
• Contribute to the design of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for monitoring and control of advanced storage systems.
• Stay current with advancements in battery research, manufacturing processes, and safety regulations.
• Support grant proposals, SBIR projects, and customer engagements by providing technical insights into battery R&D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in battery R&D, preferably in a lab or pilot manufacturing setting.
• In-depth understanding of electrochemical cell design, electrode fabrication, electrolyte formulations, and testing protocols.
• Familiarity with safety considerations and regulatory standards for grid-scale battery deployment.
• Experience using analytical tools such as EIS, CV, GC, SEM, and XRD for battery performance evaluation.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a passion for innovation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field with a focus on battery chemistry or energy storage systems.
• Experience working on DOE-funded or ARPA-E battery research programs.
• Background in techno-economic analysis or lifecycle assessment (LCA) of energy storage technologies.
• Familiarity with modeling tools for electrochemical systems (e.g., COMSOL, MATLAB, or Python-based simulation frameworks).

About the Organization:

Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences.

Why Join Us?

Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.

Apply today to advance your career!

EOE Statement:

Eccalon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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. EEO is the law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

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