Senior Solid-State Electrolyte Scientist

Blue Current, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 111,600 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Current, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrolyte Scientist to design and characterize new solid-state electrolyte materials, with a focus on inorganic systems.

This role demands hands-on synthesis, processing, and rigorous material characterization to advance solid-state battery performance. You will work in a fast-paced team, communicating results to leadership and collaborating with cell engineering, electrode development, and manufacturing groups to deliver high-quality, timely projects.

Qualifications

• PhD, MS with 3+ years in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience synthesizing solid state materials by kinetic/thermal or solvent-mediated methods.
• Development of structure–property relationships for materials development.
• Materials characterization using XRD, SEM, DSC, TGA, Raman, or FTIR.
• Experience planning, leading, and executing R&D projects; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize inorganic solid electrolyte materials to improve performance, manufacturability or cost.
• Characterize solid electrolyte materials and their interactions with battery components; develop new methods as needed.
• Communicate complex results clearly to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, on-schedule project execution.
• Survey literature on solid-state battery materials and architectures to inform technical strategy.
• Contribute to IP by exploring novel materials and cell designs.
• Uphold safety practices and implement best-practice updates in the lab.

Skills

Solid-state synthesis

Materials characterization

Cross-functional communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science

MS in related field

BS in related field

Job description

Blue Current, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrolyte Scientist to design and characterize new solid-state electrolyte materials, with a focus on inorganic systems.

This role demands hands-on synthesis, processing, and rigorous material characterization to advance solid-state battery performance. You will work in a fast-paced team, communicating results to leadership and collaborating with cell engineering, electrode development, and manufacturing groups to deliver high-quality, timely projects.