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Battery Electrolyte Scientist & Materials Chemistry Leader

SES
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted June 22, 2026
$180k - $200k
Energy Storage
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Job Description

The SES AI Hermes team is seeking an exceptional Battery Electrolyte Scientist & Materials Chemistry Leader to serve as an R&D leader specializing in electrolyte development and interfacial chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• R&D Program Leadership • 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. • Experimental Validation & Data Generation • 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). • AI Integration & Tools • Utilize molecular informatic tools to accelerate battery component optimization cycles, effectively bridging experimental data with AI-generated candidates.

Requirements

• Industry Focus: 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. • Program Alignment: Strong track record of successfully aligning R&D execution with clear customer and product requirements. • Informatics Tooling: Ability to use or integrate results from molecular informatic tools for component optimization. The salary range for this position as required under applicable pay transparency laws. Salary Range $180,000 — $200,000 USD

Benefits & Perks

• A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company. • The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact. • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology. • Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering. • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.

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