Scientist, Functional Coordination Compounds

Voya Energy; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Unlimited PTO

Medical coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Voya Energy in Hayward, California is developing metal-based fuel cells and related technologies. The role focuses on designing and synthesizing molecular electrocatalysts to improve power, efficiency, and energy density, with collaboration across vendors and product teams.

You will work in a fast-paced startup environment, identify structure-property relationships, and help scale from lab to pilot and production-ready systems, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Design and synthesis of molecular functional materials (coordination complexes, organic redox-active compounds, molecular catalysts).
• Experience with electrochemical systems (fuel cells, flow batteries, electrolyzers) preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense urgency.

Responsibilities

• Develop improved molecular electrocatalysts to enhance power, efficiency, and energy density.
• Identify structure-property relationships and translate into improved catalyst designs.
• Coordinate with external vendors to source novel ligands and complexes; scope synthesis and cost.
• Collaborate with product development to scale from lab to pilot and production-ready systems.

Skills

Molecular materials design

Electrochemical systems experience

Job description

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya's ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop improved molecular electrocatalysts to improve the power, efficiency, and energy density of Voya’s metal-air fuel cells.

• Identify structure-property relationships, determine mechanism of action and failure, and translate into improved catalyst designs.

• Work with external vendors to source novel ligands and complexes for both screening and scale-up. Scope custom syntheses, evaluate feasibility and cost.

• Work with Voya’s product development team to scale and demonstrate your technology from lab to pilot and production-intent systems.

Qualifications:

• Track record of design and synthesis of molecular functional materials. E.g. coordination complexes, organic redox-active compounds, molecular catalysts, dyes/chromophores, soluble sensors, or flow-battery active materials.

• Experience with electrochemical systems (e.g. fuel cells, flow batteries, electrolyzers) preferred but not required.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment

• Results-oriented with a strong sense urgency

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

• Unlimited PTO

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan