Staff Materials Development Engineer (Battery Materials)

Location: Alameda, CA; onsite. Monday–Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm.

Starting base pay: $151,000–$191,000 per year, excluding benefits, perks, and equity.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures advanced battery materials designed to increase lithium-ion battery energy density while reducing size and weight.

What you will do

• Identify, evaluate, and process feedstocks to generate high-purity porous carbons.
• Design and execute material studies to optimize thermal conversion of precursors into high-quality porous carbons.
• Use experimental data, statistical techniques, and design of experiments to develop process-properties-performance models and define material specifications.
• Work with external partners to optimize raw material properties and processes against performance targets.
• Collaborate with technical leads and adjacent groups to establish product development standards and technical specifications.
• Identify safety hazards and implement improvements collaboratively.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or equivalent, with at least 8+ years of industry experience for a bachelor’s degree, 6+ years for a master’s degree, or 4+ years for a Ph.D.
• Extensive hands-on experience transforming precursors into porous carbons.
• Strong background in polymer and carbon analytical characterization techniques.
• Experience synthesizing materials, characterizing properties, and measuring the impact of material properties on product or device performance.
• Strong analytical, methodical, and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and periodically wear respiratory protection and required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to move items up to 25 lbs with lift equipment and carts, walk long distances, remain stationary for extended periods, and work at fixed computer stations.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with electrochemical testing.
• Experience bringing new processes and products from concept through New Product Introduction.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments and statistical analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, diverse, and equal-opportunity workplace where ideas can come from anyone.
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule with 9:00am–6:00pm working hours.
• Competitive Total Rewards package may include benefits, perks, and equity.
• Regular work in laboratory, production, and office environments with required safety equipment.