Sr Battery Engineer
Lead design and development of Li-Metal battery cells from concept through scale-up
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Work on next-gen Li-Metal battery tech for aerospace, defense, UAV, and eVTOL applications.
Might not be for you. Requires 10+ years of battery cell design experience and US citizenship.
Adjacent materials roleLi-Metal battery technology, large-format pouch cells, High-Nickel NCM cathode chemistries, cell manufacturing processes and scale-up
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10+ yrs
- Industry
- Energy
- Role
- Product Development
- Visa
- US citizenship required
Role details
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Industry
Advanced Battery Technologies
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Cell Design & Development Engineer
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Location
Tucson, Arizona (On-site)
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Salary
$150,000 - $170,000 + 10% Bonus + Equity
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US Citizenship Required
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About the Company
Developing next-generation Li-Metal battery technology for high-performance aerospace, defense, UAV, and eVTOL applications. Their mission is to deliver industry-leading energy density and unlock the future of electrification.
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The Role
We're looking for a
Cell Design & Development Engineer
to lead the design and development of commercial battery cells from concept through scale-up. You'll work at the intersection of R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and product teams to deliver high-performance cells at scale.
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What You'll Bring
- 10+ years of battery cell design & development experience
- Experience with large-format cells (6Ah+, ideally 20Ah+ pouch cells)
- Li-Metal experience preferred; Silicon or Silicon/Graphite also considered
- Strong understanding of cell manufacturing processes and scale-up
- Exposure to High-Nickel NCM cathode chemistries
- Ability to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability trade-offs
- US Citizenship required
🚀 Why This Opportunity?
- Work on cutting-edge Li-Metal battery technology
- High-impact role driving commercial product development
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams
- Competitive compensation, bonus, and equity package
- Play a key role in the future of aerospace and defense electrification
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