Senior Scientist, Solid-State Battery Materials

Blue Current, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current, Inc. in Hayward, California, is seeking a Senior Scientist to advance solid-state battery materials. You will work as a key contributor on complex teams, driving projects that impact annual milestones and IP development.

The role requires deep knowledge of battery chemistry, polymer materials, and analytical techniques (SEM, XRD, EIS). You will design experiments, interpret data, and communicate findings to leadership while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrochemistry and battery processing challenges.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Strong data interpretation and communication.
• Knowledge of solid-state battery materials and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test polymer materials that improve cell performance.
• Design and perform high-quality experiments balancing accuracy and speed.
• Relate polymer properties to cell performance and optimize processes.
• Define projects, track progress, and report results to leadership.
• Analyze data from multiple sources and present findings.
• Stay current with solid-state literature and translate insights into strategy.
• Drive IP development through new materials and designs.

Skills

Polymer materials

Experiment design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication of results

Electrochemistry knowledge

Battery cell architectures

Education

PhD in a relevant field

MS + 3 years relevant experience

BS + 5 years relevant experience

10 years related industry experience

Tools

SEM

XRD

TGA

DSC

EIS

CV (cyclic voltammetry)

Job description

Blue Current, Inc. in Hayward, California, is seeking a Senior Scientist to advance solid-state battery materials. You will work as a key contributor on complex teams, driving projects that impact annual milestones and IP development.

The role requires deep knowledge of battery chemistry, polymer materials, and analytical techniques (SEM, XRD, EIS). You will design experiments, interpret data, and communicate findings to leadership while mentoring junior colleagues.