Sr. Engineer, Anode

About the role

Lyten is seeking an innovative and data‑driven Senior Engineer‑Anode to join its battery R&D team in San Jose, CA. In this position you will lead the development of stable, high‑capacity metal anode formulations (including lithium‑metal and advanced composite metallic chemistries), engineer solid electrolyte interphases (SEI), design composite architectures, and translate bench‑top chemistry into scalable cell designs for lithium‑sulfur batteries.

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 in a battery‑related field; OR
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (chemistry, materials science, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering) AND 3+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field AND 5+ years of relevant experience; OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of direct experience with metal anode systems (Li‑metal/alloy, Na‑metal/alloy, 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

• Ability to work in glovebox and dry‑room environment (
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $128,200.00 – $192,400.00. Pay within the range depends on location, relevant prior experience, education, and specific skills/expertise.

Benefits

• Tier‑based bonus
• Equity
• Healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• Corporate discounts
• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time
• 401(k) plan
• Employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site position.

Location

San Jose, CA.

About Lyten

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through its Lyten 3D Graphene™ supermaterial, enabling breakthrough products ranging from lithium‑sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next‑generation sensors. The company is scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding its team of engineers, scientists, and innovators to drive real‑world impact in energy, mobility, construction, and defense.