Adden Energy is developing sulfide solid-state batteries for automotive and consumer applications and is located in the Boston Area. Our technology is based on leading research from Harvard University and our team is backed by prominent venture capital investors.
We are looking for a Senior Solid-State Battery Scientist to join our growing technical team and work to scale our technology. As a key member of our team, you will make a substantial impact on the company's future and set the stage for how we build batteries for years to come as we work to make a positive impact on climate change.
What you get to do:
- Conceive and implement strategies to scale up Adden Energy's battery manufacturing, delivering on its potential to be a class leader in automotive energy storage.
- Develop methods and tools to quantify and improve Adden Energy's battery performance
- Prioritize and organize company's research and development activities
- Mentor and advise junior engineers and researchers
- Improve upon a high-performing, innovative and fast-moving company culture
What you bring to this role:
- PhD in chemistry, material science, engineering or related field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, and/or testing pouch cells (100+ mAh)
- 2+ years of experience with sulfide solid-electrolyte
- Enjoyment working with solid-state and lithium metal batteries at pouch cell scale
- Ambition to build a distinctive product and disrupt an industry with large incumbents
- A desire to hold your own in a fast-moving environment alongside highly technical peers
- A desire for hands-on work in a laboratory environment
- A passion for product development, technology scale-up, and clean energy
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- Previous experience establishing and working with pilot lines for battery technologies
- A history of synthesizing and testing sulfide-based solid-state electrolytes
- A deep understanding of batteries and sulfide solid-state electrolytes
We are happy to offer our team members:
- Competitive salary versus leading employers in industry, commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous employee stock options
- Three weeks paid time off
- U.S. Visa Sponsorship possible
Adden Energy is interested in working with every qualified candidate regardless of current U.S. work authorization, and would consider sponsoring visas.
We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.