Anthro Energy is developing advanced electrolytes to enable safer, higher-performance lithium-ion batteries. We are seeking a Staff Electrolyte Scientist to lead electrolyte innovation for advanced cell chemistries, including high-Ni, high-voltage NCM, and silicon-dominant anodes.
This is a highly impactful role for a technical leader who can define electrolyte strategy, solve critical interfacial challenges, and translate novel formulations into commercially viable battery systems. You will operate at the forefront of electrolyte science, driving programs from first-principles design through validation in full cells and integration into commercial development.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the electrolyte formulation strategy for advanced lithium-ion systems, with a focus on high-energy-density and high-voltage chemistries.
- Design and develop state-of-the-art electrolyte systems, including advanced additive packages and next-generation formulations tailored for Si-rich anodes and high-Ni cathodes.
- Solve complex interfacial challenges (SEI/CEI stability, gas evolution, impedance growth, transition metal dissolution) under aggressive operating conditions (high voltage, fast charge, lean electrolyte), to enable long cycle life, fast charging, and robust safety performance.
- Drive deep mechanistic understanding through combined electrochemical and advanced analytical approaches, linking molecular design to cell-level behavior.
- Partner closely with cell engineering and materials teams to co-optimize electrolyte, electrode, and cell design.
- Lead electrolyte workstreams in commercial programs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and manufacturability constraints.
- Set technical direction, define experimental frameworks, and elevate data quality and rigor across electrolyte development efforts.
- Contribute to IP generation and technical differentiation, shaping Anthro’s long-term technology roadmap.