Senior Solid-State Battery Engineer

Blue Current, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 111,600 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current, Inc. in Hayward, CA seeks a Sr. Cell Engineer to develop new solid-state electrode materials, with a focus on composite cathodes and solid electrolytes. You will design experiments, test materials, and integrate cathodes into solid-state cells, contributing to faster, safer energy storage.

The role requires hands-on electrochemistry, materials science background, and the ability to communicate results to cross-functional teams while maintaining rigorous safety practices.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS (with 3+ years of industry experience) or BS (with 5+ years of experience) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field, focused on batteries or electrochemical devices
• Experience in battery R&D with lithium-ion or solid-state systems
• Hands-on experience assembling cells and performing electrochemical testing
• Ability to plan, execute, and deliver R&D projects with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and test composite solid state cathode materials and formulations
• Prepare and characterize solid state cathode composites and slurries
• Optimize and engineer composite solid-state cathodes
• Assemble solid state cells and perform electrochemical testing
• Characterize cell materials using SEM/XRD/TGA/FTIR/DSC and electrochemical techniques

Skills

Electrochemistry

Data analysis

Communication

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Experimental rigor

Education

PhD, MS or BS with batteries/ electrochemical focus

Tools

SEM

XRD

TGA

FTIR

DSC

EIS

GITT

HPPC

CV

Job description

Blue Current, Inc. in Hayward, CA seeks a Sr. Cell Engineer to develop new solid-state electrode materials, with a focus on composite cathodes and solid electrolytes. You will design experiments, test materials, and integrate cathodes into solid-state cells, contributing to faster, safer energy storage.

The role requires hands-on electrochemistry, materials science background, and the ability to communicate results to cross-functional teams while maintaining rigorous safety practices.