Grid-Scale Battery Storage Engineer — Advanced Chemistries

Eccalon, LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon LLC is seeking a Battery Storage Engineer to lead R&D and integration of next-generation battery technologies for grid-scale energy storage systems. You will explore advanced chemistries and architectures to improve energy density, cost per kWh, and safety, working hands-on with cell design and prototype testing.

The role requires a strong materials science background, experience with lab or pilot manufacturing, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and researchers to evaluate

Qualifications

• 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 deployment.
• Experience using analytical tools such as EIS, CV, GC, SEM, and XRD for battery performance evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and test advanced battery chemistries including 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.

Skills

Battery R&D

Electrochemistry

Analytical tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototype development

Education

Chem Eng / Materials Sci

PhD (Battery)

Tools

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Eccalon LLC is seeking a Battery Storage Engineer to lead R&D and integration of next-generation battery technologies for grid-scale energy storage systems. You will explore advanced chemistries and architectures to improve energy density, cost per kWh, and safety, working hands-on with cell design and prototype testing.

The role requires a strong materials science background, experience with lab or pilot manufacturing, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and researchers to evaluate