Staff Cell Design Engineer

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. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Staff Battery Engineer specializing in pouch and prismatic cell design to lead our cell development initiatives. The ideal candidate will drive product design from concept through pilot production and manufacturing scale-up. Key Responsibilities Perform design, optimization, and validation of high-energy pouch cells and prismatic cells Drive decision making in material selection, electrode design, stack configuration, N/P balancing and safety trade-offs. Analyze large multi-variant experiment datasets with advanced tools to derive design-performance correlations. Lead pouch/prismatic cell design and development projects from concept to production-ready products Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives Collaborate with product + business teams to translate product requirements into battery performance targets and qualification plans. Work closely with manufacturing and automation teams to ensure scalability, yield, and transfer to pilot / production lines. Write technical reports, modeling insights, and decision frameworks for executive and customer visibility. Interface with cross-functional teams including Materials, Process, Quality, and Manufacturing Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects Required Qualifications PhD or MSc in chemical engineering/Electrochemistry/chemistry/material science and engineering More than 3 years experiences in the battery manufacturing or related industry More than 8 years of practical experience from Li-ion and Li-S battery cell development Extensive experience in cell design and development of Li-ion and Li-S cells Extensive experience with large-scale battery fabrication and validation Experience in the area of Li-ion and Li-S battery manufacturing and mass production Experience working on OEM projects for Li-ion and Li-S battery cell/module business Extensive experience on managing a technical team in support of customer projects  Extensive hands-on experience in pouch cell product design and development. Prismatic cell design preferred Proven track record of transitioning battery products from R&D to pilot/mass production Strong expertise in data analysis tools (R, Python, JMP, Minitab) Deep understanding of cell mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes Proven experience performing cell data analytics, degradation modeling, and cycle/performance correlation. Strong background in cell safety, formation, and performance trade-space analysis for high-demand applications. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Be able to work in a lab standing up to 8 hours each day. Compensations Range: The expected base salary range for this position is between $141,100.00 - $211,700.00 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. 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. In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable) 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 app