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Blue Current, Inc. · 3 months ago

Senior Battery Scientist (Anode) Cell Engineering

positionHayward, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

Blue Current, Inc. is the industry leader in the development of silicon solid state batteries. As a Senior Battery Scientist, you will focus on developing new solid state electrode materials, specifically composite silicon anode technology, and drive innovation in cell development.

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Responsibilities

Develop and test composite solid state, silicon anode materials and formulations that improve cell performance and safety
Assemble solid state cells and perform electrochemical testing to analyze the impact of silicon active materials and electrode composition on cell performance
Characterize cell materials using various analytical (e.g. SEM, XRD, TGA, etc.) and electrochemical (e.g. EIS and CV) techniques
Analyze electrochemical testing and analytical characterization results to understand the impact of anode material properties on cell performance
Document and analyze experimental results. Present and share results with team members
Help set the technical direction for cell development and company technical strategy
Develop and submit intellectual property

Qualification

Silicon anode technologyElectrochemical testingMaterials scienceAnalytical toolsChemical engineeringChemistryLab safety adherenceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

PhD/MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or similar field with a focus on batteries, capacitors, fuel cells, or other electrochemical devices
Experience testing silicon active materials and/or polymer materials for silicon anodes is required
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and experience working with team members to overcome technical challenges
Appreciation for and adherence to lab and work safety policies

Preferred

Track record of peer-reviewed journal articles
2+ years of experience working at a battery manufacturer or R&D company is highly preferred
Experience with electrochemical tests such as EIS, GITT, HPPC, CV, and others
Familiarity and experience working with analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, TGA, FTIR, DSC, and TGA

Company

Blue Current, Inc.

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Blue Current manufactures silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries for EVs and non-automotive device applications.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Hayward, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
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https://bluecurrent.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$126.25M
Key Investors
Amazon
2025-12-08Series D· $80M
2023-09-08Series Unknown· $16.25M
2023-07-13Acquired

Leadership Team

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Susan Stone
Chief Executive Officer
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Kevin Wujcik
Chief Technology Officer
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Recent News

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Amazon leads funding round for U.S. silicon solid-state battery maker
2025-12-16
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The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 12/15/25
2025-12-16
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Blue Current: Over $80 Million Series D Extension Anchored By Amazon To Commercialize Silicon Solid-State Batteries
2025-12-15
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