Senior Scientist, Electrolyte

Lyten•San Jose, CA

42d•$128,200 - $192,400

About The Position

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. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to travel between facilities and lift up to 70 pounds
No physical limitation to wear PPE, including respirators when required

Responsibilities

Develop novel electrolyte formulations, including base salt/solvent packages and additives tailored for Lyten’s next-generation 3D Graphene sulfur cathodes and advanced lithium alloy anodes, to meet Lyten’s ambitious product performance, cycle life, and safety targets.
Establish robust electrolyte composition – property – cell performance relationships with a combination of electrochemical and advanced analytical techniques, and drive a deep mechanistic understanding of cell behavior to guide electrolyte development.
Work closely with R&D and Engineering teams to co-optimize cell components and cell design.
Work closely with Supply Chain and Quality teams to establish robust quality specifications for electrolyte components and formulations, and qualify new suppliers.
Generate high-quality intellectual property to contribute to Lyten’s competitive differentiation.
Maintain shared lab space in clean and orderly condition and follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment.