Staff Engineer, Battery Carbon Materials

Lyten, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Corporate discounts

Paid holidays

PTO & sick time

401K

Relocation

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer, Battery Carbon Materials to develop next‑generation carbon materials for energy storage by linking carbon structure to electrochemical performance.

You will lead mechanistic studies on lithium wetting, intercalation, and transport in graphene‑based materials, graphite, and hard carbons, and guide material design for improved stability. Your responsibilities include designing experiments, evaluating materials through coin/ pouch cells, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Doctorate in battery topic with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 5+ years, or Bachelor's with 7+ years.
• Strong knowledge of carbon materials and their electrochemistry in battery systems including interfacial phenomena, electrolyte behavior, transport processes, and degradation mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of lithium wetting and lithium intercalation and related transport and interfacial phenomena in graphene‑based materials, graphite, and hard carbons.
• Strong understanding of the synthesis, processing, and modification of battery‑relevant carbon materials, including graphene‑based materials, graphite, and hard carbons.
• Demonstrated ability to connect carbon material properties and processing variables with electrochemical performance.
• Experience designing and interpreting battery or electrochemical tests, including cycling, rate capability, efficiency, self‑discharge or stability measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and cell‑level diagnostics.
• Experience with relevant materials‑characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, BET and porosimetry, particle‑size analysis, surface chemistry analysis, and thermal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for the design, optimization, and evaluation of advanced carbon materials for energy‑storage applications.
• Develop mechanistic understanding of lithium wetting, lithium intercalation, and related transport and interfacial behavior in carbon materials, including graphene‑based materials, graphite, and hard carbons.
• Establish mechanistic understanding of how carbon structure, morphology, pore architecture, surface chemistry, defects, crystallinity, particle‑size distribution, and processing affect electrochemical behavior.
• Investigate carbon‑electrolyte interactions across electrode environments, including swelling, wetting, ion transport, interfacial reactions, stability, and cycle life.
• Translate structure‑property‑performance relationships into clear material specifications and actionable targets for synthesis and process development.
• Formulate hypotheses and design efficient experiments that distinguish competing mechanisms, maximize learning, and support rapid technical decisions.
• Lead electrochemical evaluation of candidate materials using appropriate electrode‑level, coin‑cell, and pouch‑cell methods, and interpret results in the context of material properties and cell design.
• Partner closely with process, characterization, and manufacturing teams to iterate rapidly on material and process solutions.
• Proactively identify promising scientific directions, new analytical approaches, and emerging technologies that can improve material or cell performance.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and leadership audiences through concise reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Mentor scientists, engineers, and technicians and contribute to a culture of scientific rigor, urgency, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Skills

Carbon materials expertise

Electrochemistry knowledge

Lithium wetting & intercalation

Battery testing methods

Materials characterization

Education

Doctorate in battery topic

Master's in materials/electrochemistry

Bachelor's in chemistry/materials science/engineering

Tools

SEM

TEM

Raman spectroscopy

XRD

BET and porosimetry

Particle-size analysis

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.

Staff Engineer, Battery Carbon Materials

Lyten is seeking a highly motivated Staff Engineer, Battery Carbon Materials with deep expertise in carbon materials and electrochemistry, together with a strong understanding of the synthesis and processing of advanced carbon materials. This role sits at the intersection of materials science and electrochemistry and is responsible for developing next‑generation carbon materials for energy storage applications by establishing a fundamental understanding of how carbon structure and properties influence electrochemical performance. The successful candidate will establish a mechanistic understanding of how carbon structure, morphology, porosity, surface chemistry, defects, and processing influence electrochemical performance and long‑term stability. A key aspect of the role is uncovering how carbon materials interact with lithium and electrolytes across different electrode environments including the mechanisms governing lithium wetting, lithium intercalation, and related transport and interfacial behavior in graphene‑based materials, graphite, and hard carbons. These insights will be used to guide material design, improve performance, and accelerate development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technical strategies for the design, optimization, and evaluation of advanced carbon materials for energy‑storage applications.
• Develop mechanistic understanding of lithium wetting, lithium intercalation, and related transport and interfacial behavior in carbon materials, including graphene‑based materials, graphite, and hard carbons.
• Establish mechanistic understanding of how carbon structure, morphology, pore architecture, surface chemistry, defects, crystallinity, particle‑size distribution, and processing affect electrochemical behavior.
• Investigate carbon‑electrolyte interactions across electrode environments, including swelling, wetting, ion transport, interfacial reactions, stability, and cycle life.
• Translate structure‑property‑performance relationships into clear material specifications and actionable targets for synthesis and process development.
• Formulate hypotheses and design efficient experiments that distinguish competing mechanisms, maximize learning, and support rapid technical decisions.
• Lead electrochemical evaluation of candidate materials using appropriate electrode‑level, coin‑cell, and pouch‑cell methods, and interpret results in the context of material properties and cell design.
• Partner closely with process, characterization, and manufacturing teams to iterate rapidly on material and process solutions.
• Proactively identify promising scientific directions, new analytical approaches, and emerging technologies that can improve material or cell performance.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and leadership audiences through concise reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Mentor scientists, engineers, and technicians and contribute to a culture of scientific rigor, urgency, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree on a battery topic AND 3+ years of experience in a relevant field... OR Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., materials science, electrochemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) AND 5+ 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 7+ years of experience in a relevant field...OR equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of carbon materials and their electrochemistry in battery systems including interfacial phenomena, electrolyte behavior, transport processes, and degradation mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of lithium wetting and lithium intercalation and related transport and interfacial phenomena in graphene‑based materials, graphite, and hard carbons.
• Strong understanding of the synthesis, processing, and modification of battery‑relevant carbon materials, including graphene‑based materials, graphite, and hard carbons.
• Demonstrated ability to connect carbon material properties and processing variables with electrochemical performance.
• Experience designing and interpreting battery or electrochemical tests, including cycling, rate capability, efficiency, self‑discharge or stability measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and cell‑level diagnostics.
• Experience with relevant materials‑characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, BET and porosimetry, particle‑size analysis, surface chemistry analysis, and thermal analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with carbon‑metal composites, metal‑matrix composites, or related multiphase materials, including particle dispersion, surface treatment, interfacial engineering.
• Familiarity with pilot‑scale or production‑scale carbon synthesis and processing, including thermal, chemical, plasma, CVD, pyrolysis, activation, milling, classification, or related approaches.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced startup, scale‑up, or product‑development environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between $141,100.00 - $211,700.00

• tier based bonus and equity
• healthcare
• dental
• vision
• corporate discounts
• paid holidays
• PTO and sick time
• 401K
• employee relocation plan (if applicable)

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.

Founded in 2015 in Silicon Valley, California, Lyten is transforming the future of energy and materials innovation to build a stronger, more resilient world. Our breakthrough innovation, Lyten 3D Graphene™, is a brand‑new supermaterial that enables the creation of products that perform better and cost less.

Lyten is rapidly scaling operations across the U.S. and Europe.

Our lithium–sulfur (Li‑S) batteries—free from nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite—deliver higher energy density and lighter weight while enabling a more secure, independent supply chain and a next‑generation alternative to traditional lithium‑ion chemistry.

The acquisition of Northvolt’s assets in California, Poland, Sweden, and Germany has established a strong foundation for Lyten’s global energy storage growth, including Europe’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility.

Beyond battery systems, Lyten’s platform technology extends to high‑performance concrete admixtures, advanced composites, adhesives, and sensors, redefining material performance across industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and defense.

Lyten has raised over $625 million in equity and received support from the U.S. Export‑Import Bank to provide up to $650 million in financing for international customer energy storage projects.

Recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Energy Companies,” one of TIME’s “Top Green Technology Companies,” and a Silicon Valley Defense Group Top 100 National Security Company, Lyten is leading the next wave of high‑performance materials and energy systems that enhance energy security and supply chain resilience.

Our lithium–sulfur batteries have been selected to power Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV.

Behind every Lyten innovation is a world‑class team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders from some of the most respected technology, energy, and manufacturing companies — all united by a shared mission to make a lasting global impact.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase — expanding production, launching new products, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercialization.

If you’re ready to shape the next era of advanced materials and product innovation — while working alongside some of the brightest minds in science and engineering — join Lyten and help us build the next industrial revolution.