SES AI · 1 month ago
Battery Electrolyte Scientist & Materials Chemistry Leader
Greater Boston (Woburn, MA) – On-site/Hybrid
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelSES AI Corp. is dedicated to accelerating the world’s energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. The Battery Electrolyte Scientist & Materials Chemistry Leader will lead R&D programs focused on electrolyte development and interfacial chemistry, ensuring the production of experimentally validated battery component data and guiding AI model training.
BatteryElectric VehicleEnergy StorageManufacturingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Direct complex electrolyte R&D programs focused on next-generation battery systems, ensuring alignment with customer and product requirements (e.g., safety, cyclability, low/high temperature performance)
Lead multi-R&D teams composed of chemists, data scientists, and engineers to achieve key innovation milestones
Define the materials innovation roadmap, particularly related to electrolyte formulation and interfacial science
Oversee SEI (Solid Electrolyte Interphase) engineering and additive optimization programs, leveraging expertise in fundamental materials chemistry
Lead cell-level validation and the integration of new electrolytes into prototype cells
Produce high-quality, experimentally validated battery component data, guiding AI model training by ensuring data quality, experimental reproducibility, and comprehensive parameter space coverage (Data-driven experimentation)
Utilize molecular informatic tools to accelerate battery component optimization cycles, effectively bridging experimental data with AI-generated candidates
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a closely related materials chemistry field
Proven background as an electrochemical researcher and R&D leader experienced in directing technical programs and managing multi-disciplinary research teams
Deep expertise in fundamental materials chemistry, interfacial science, additive optimization, and Solid-Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) engineering
Extensive experience in cell-level validation and advanced characterization techniques, demonstrating an ability to integrate new materials into prototype cells
Demonstrated experience in data-driven experimentation and structuring chemistry data for AI model consumption
Preferred
Previous experience at leading battery manufacturers, electrolyte R&D teams, or applied materials chemistry labs, especially those focused on next-generation battery and energy storage systems
Strong track record of successfully aligning R&D execution with clear customer and product requirements
Ability to use or integrate results from molecular informatic tools for component optimization
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Attractive equity/stock options program
Company
SES AI
SES AI Corp.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600.11MKey Investors
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2022-02-04Post Ipo Equity· $275M
2022-02-04IPO
2021-07-05Corporate Round· $100M
Leadership Team
Qichao Hu
Founder & CEO
Kyle Pilkington
Chief Legal Officer
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