Sr. Engineer, Anode

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

Job summary

Crosslinked in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Engineer, Anode to lead metal anode formulations and SEI engineering for Li‑S battery cells. You will own R&D at a 3D graphene materials company, advancing from bench to pilot scale and collaborating with process teams to enable scalable manufacturing.

The role targets 3+ years of metal anode experience with advanced diagnostics and a PhD/MS/BS pathway, and requires on-site work in San Jose. Relocation options are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s with 3+ years in a battery-related field OR Bachelor’s with 5+ years (as stated).
• 3+ years direct experience with metal anode systems (Li-metal/alloy, Na-metal/alloy, Zn-metal/alloy).
• Proven proficiency with alloy/composite synthesis in glovebox and advanced diagnostics (EIS, GITT, CV, SEM, XPS, XRD).

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and optimize metal anode formulations and architectures.
• Test coin cells and pouch cells under dry-room conditions.
• Evaluate plating/stripping, cycle life, and impedance across conditions.
• Characterize interfaces and SEI with SEM/XPS/XRD/EIS and related tech.
• Collaborate to scale lab formulations to pilot production.
• Define QC parameters and DFx guidelines for pilot manufacturing.

Skills

Metal anode experience

SEI design

Glovebox handling

Education

Doctorate in battery topic

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SEM

XPS

XRD

EIS

GITT

CV

Job description

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H-1B history

This employer has filed H-1B petitions with the U.S. Department of Labor in the past. That is a record of prior filings, not a statement about this role. Whether any given position is eligible for sponsorship is decided by the employer, case by case. Confirm before you apply. From Jan to Dec 2025 it filed 3 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles.

Sr. Engineer, Anode

• San Jose, CA today verified 2 h ago

$128k – $192k from the posting

BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $126k (330 that show pay).

Develop lithium-metal anode formulations and SEI engineering for Li‑S battery cells

Electronic materials

• R&D / Research roles, by email

Why it is interesting.

Own metal anode R&D at a 3D graphene company scaling Li‑S batteries from bench to pilot production.

Might not be for you.

Requires 3+ years of direct metal anode experience — not for early-career or non-battery backgrounds.

Mostly at the bench

Deep specialist PhD-friendly

Senior hires only

Adjacent materials role

Develop metal anode formulations, engineer SEI, composite architectures, artificial interphase coatings; characterize with SEM, XPS, XRD, EIS

H-1B filings

Lyten filed 3 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Senior Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer, Staff Automation Controls Engineer, Senior Battery Engineer for Testing. Median filed pay: $129K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay

• Every employer's filings

Seniority

Senior

Work On-site

On-site

Type

Full-time

Degree

BS

Experience

3+ yrs

Industry

Energy

Role

R&D / Research

Relocation Offered

Yes

Materials

lithium metal 2 roles, metal alloys 6 roles, composite metallic chemistries, lithium‑sulfur 1 role

Techniques

SEM 144 roles, XPS 38 roles, XRD 71 roles, EIS 12 roles, GITT 5 roles, CV 6 roles

Benefits

equity, relocation, plantier-based bonus

Role details

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.

We are looking for an innovative and data‑driven

Senior Engineer‑Anode

to join our battery R&D team. In this role, you will lead the development, optimization of stable and high‑capacity metal anode formulations (including Lithium‑metal and advanced composite metallic chemistries). You will play a pivotal role in engineering stable Solid Electrolyte Interphases (SEI), designing composite architectures, and translating bench‑top chemistry into scalable cell designs.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and optimize metal anode formulations, and composite architectures to suppress dendrite formation and manage stack pressure/volume expansion.
• Test coin cells, single‑layer pouch cells, and multi‑layer pouch cells under strict dry‑room/inert‑glovebox conditions.
• Evaluate Li plating and stripping behavior, cycle life, rate performance, and impedance across various operating conditions and N/P ratios.
• Utilize analytical techniques—including SEM, XPS, XRD, EIS, and post‑mortem tear‑down analysis—to characterize interface, SEI degradation, and failure modes.
• Collaborate with process engineers to transition promising lab formulations to scale production.
• Establish quality control parameters, material specifications, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for pilot‑scale manufacturing.
• Work closely with Electrolyte, Cathode, and Cell Design teams to optimize full‑cell performance and safety metrics.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 3+ years of direct experience with metal anode systems (e.g., Li‑metal/alloy, Na‑metal/alloy, or Zn‑metal/alloy), SEI design, surface treatments, or artificial interphase coatings.
• Proven proficiency with alloy/composite synthesis in glovebox and advanced diagnostics/characterizations (EIS, GITT, CV, SEM, XPS, XRD, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or solid understanding of scalable thin‑foil processing.
• Familiarity with electrolyte development for Li metal anodes.
• Research experience in Li‑S battery chemistry.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and JMP/databricks data analysis.

Physical Requirements

Be able to work in glovebox and dry room environment: <1.0% Relative Humidity. - Be able to lift up to 40 pounds

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.

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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.

Common questions

What is the salary for the Sr. Engineer, Anode role at Lyten?

The listed annual base salary range is $128K–$192K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Lyten sponsor H-1B visas?

Lyten has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Sr. Engineer, Anode role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Sr. Engineer, Anode role at Lyten based?

This role is based in San Jose, CA.

What degree is required for the Sr. Engineer, Anode role at Lyten?

The posting accepts the following combinations: PhD + 0 years, MS + 3 years, BS + 5 years.

How many years of experience does this Sr. Engineer, Anode role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Sr. Engineer, Anode role work with?

lithium metal, metal alloys, composite metallic chemistries.

What techniques or methods are required for this Sr. Engineer, Anode role?

SEM, XPS, XRD, EIS, GITT.