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Staff Battery Engineer

Sila
Alameda, California
Full Time
Posted October 22, 2025
$151k - $191k
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Job Description

The Staff Battery Cell Engineer will design, test, and optimize next-generation battery cells using innovative materials, leveraging advanced data analysis and failure investigation techniques to improve performance and reliability for consumer applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute test plans for multilayer battery cells, including novel component validation and full cell qualification
  • Analyze test data using advanced statistical and modeling techniques to interpret performance and guide design improvements
  • Perform failure analysis on prototype and qualification cells to identify root causes
  • Support development programs by designing and refining cell prototyping processes
  • Develop and integrate novel testing methodologies at material, electrode, and cell levels to enhance performance evaluation

Requirements

  • At least a B.S. in engineering or science and 8 years of industry experience, or fewer years for candidates with an advanced degree.
  • Demonstrated hands-on expertise in the comprehensive performance evaluation of battery components including electrolytes, anodes, cathodes, foils, and separators.
  • Proven ability to integrate novel components and innovations to optimize voltage, energy density, cycle life, and gassing tradeoffs.
  • Solid understanding of battery performance and failure mechanisms, including electrolyte degradation, material and cell-level swell, and lithium plating.
  • Experience with characterization and integration of novel battery components.
  • Experience with data analysis and modeling related to battery performance.
  • Experience with cell prototyping.
  • Ability to carefully plan and implement multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $151,000 to $191,000
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Work environment perks: Onsite work, ability to wear personal protective equipment, diverse and inclusive environment
Additional benefits: Competitive total rewards package including benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses

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