Senior Scientist, Electrolyte

Lyten; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Equity

Job summary

Lyten seeks a data-driven Senior Scientist, Electrolyte, to lead development and scale-up of advanced electrolyte chemistries for next-generation battery systems. You will engineer SEI/CEI, optimize ion transport, and translate bench formulations into scalable, high-performance cells.

You will collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure robust specifications, IP generation, and safe, compliant lab operations as Lyten scales across the U.S. and Europe.

Qualifications

• PhD in battery-related topic or MS with 3+ years in field OR BS with 5+ years in field.
• Deep expertise in electrolyte chemistry for Li–S/Li-metal systems.
• Experience translating bench formulations to scalable cell designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel electrolyte formulations tailored for Lyten’s 3D Graphene sulfur cathodes and advanced lithium alloy anodes.
• Establish electrolyte composition–property–cell performance relationships using electrochemical and analytical techniques.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to co-optimize cell components and designs.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain/Quality to set specifications and qualify suppliers.
• Generate IP to support Lyten’s differentiation and scale-up operations.
• Maintain lab space safely and comply with safety protocols.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Battery R&D

Scale-up development

Education

Doctorate in battery topic

Master's in chemistry/materials/engineering

Bachelor's in relevant field

Tools

Electrochemical testing equipment

Materials characterization tools

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Job Description:

We are looking for an innovative and data-driven Senior Scientist, Electrolyte to join our battery R&D team. In this role, you will lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of advanced electrolyte chemistries tailored for next-generation lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal battery systems. You will play a pivotal role in engineering stable solid-electrolyte interphases (SEI/CEI), optimizing ion-transport kinetics, establishing deep composition-property relationships, and translating bench-top formulations into scalable, high-performance cell designs.

Job Responsibilities :

• Develop novel electrolyte formulations, including base salt/solvent packages and additives tailored for Lyten’s next-generation 3D Graphene sulfur cathodes and advanced lithium alloy anodes, to meet Lyten’s ambitious product performance, cycle life, and safety targets.
• Establish robust electrolyte composition – property – cell performance relationships with a combination of electrochemical and advanced analytical techniques, and drive a deep mechanistic understanding of cell behavior to guide electrolyte development.
• Work closely with R&D and Engineering teams to co-optimize cell components and cell design.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Quality teams to establish robust quality specifications for electrolyte components and formulations, and qualify new suppliers.
• Generate high-quality intellectual property to contribute to Lyten’s competitive differentiation.
• Maintain shared lab space in clean and orderly condition and follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

Doctorate degree on a battery topic … OR Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (electrical), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) AND 3+ years of experience in a relevant field … OR Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (electrical), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) AND 5+ years of experience in a relevant field… OR equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel between facilitiesandliftupto 70 pounds
• No physical limitation to wear PPE, including respirators when required

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$128,200.00 - $192,400.00

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Disclosures:

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.