Sr. Engineer, Anode

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Senior Engineer-Anode to lead development and optimization of high‑capacity metal anode formulations, including Li-metal and advanced composite chemistries. You will advance SEI design and scalable cell architectures for next‑generation energy storage.

You'll work in a hands‑on, on‑site lab environment, partnering with Electrolyte, Cathode, and Cell Design teams to drive full‑cell performance, safety, and manufacturability for pilot‑scale production.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS with 3+ years in battery field.
• 3+ years with metal anode systems and SEI design.
• Proficient in alloy/composite synthesis and advanced diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and optimize metal anode formulations and composite architectures to suppress dendrite formation and manage stack pressure/volume expansion.
• Test coin cells, pouch cells (single/multi-layer) under dry-room/inert conditions.
• Evaluate Li plating/stripping, cycle life, rate performance and impedance across conditions and N/P ratios.
• Utilize SEM, XPS, XRD, EIS and post-mortem analysis to characterize interfaces and SEI degradation.
• Collaborate with process engineers to scale promising lab formulations to production.
• Establish QC parameters, material specs, and DFM guidelines for pilot-scale manufacturing.
• Work with Electrolyte, Cathode, and Cell Design teams to optimize full-cell performance and safety.

Skills

Metal anodes

SEI design

Glovebox synthesis

Analytical diagnostics

XPS / XRD

Education

PhD in battery

MS in battery field

BS in relevant field

Tools

EIS

GITT

CV

SEM

XPS

XRD

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.

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

Please note: This is a hands‑on, on‑site role.

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 authorisation 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.