Scientist, Electrolyte Chemistry at Voya Energy in Hayward

Voya Energy is commercializing a groundbreaking metal-based fuel to rapidly deploy reliable, clean, affordable electricity anywhere on Earth. Our breakthrough technology allows us to convert abundant, high-energy, recycled metals into a powerful, safe, durable fuel. We are also creating a foundational new category of energy generation devices, delivering fast access to power, free from the limitations of the grid. We are assembling a highly-experienced team of visionary founders, tenacious researchers, multi-disciplinary first principles engineers, battle-tested operators and world-class investors to deliver on Voya's ambitious mission. Join us in fueling our electric future.

Position Summary:

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment to help develop, validate, and scale electrocatalysts for Voya’s proprietary metal-air fuel cell.

Responsibilities:

• Develop improved electrolytes to improve the power and minimize corrosion for Voya’s metal-air fuel cells.

• Identify structure-property relationships and translate to improved electrolyte designs.

• Design analytical tests and methods to identify mechanisms to feed understanding back into the electrolyte experimental designs.

• Work with Voya’s engineering and production teams to scale and demonstrate new electrolytes from lab to pilot and production-intent systems.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to invent and advance novel chemistries from concept to validation, preferably in energy storage/generation applications.

• Experience with the development of electrolytes for electrochemical systems (e.g. fuel cells, batteries, electrolyzers).

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

• Results-oriented with a strong sense urgency.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience

• Unlimited PTO

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan