Battery Research Scientist

Excet, A Precise Systems Company, is a scientific and engineering business that provides technological support services to a diverse customer base. We’re committed to delivering world-class scientific and engineering professional assistance to prepare for our nation’s defense and security. Our work supports some of our country’s most important national security programs, and our expertise enhances homeland security. As a growing research services firm specializing in science and engineering, we offer a collaborative team culture, providing support for research, engineering, and project management. We seek intellectual curiosity, a high level of comfort with complexity, and a desire to work in a wide range of challenging on-site environments.

The position is laboratory based. There is limited flexibility for occasional off-site working.. 

Excet, a Precise Systems Company seeks a Battery Research Scientist who will work as a leading member of the technical team performing R&D activities in an advanced battery research group at a U.S. Navy laboratory.  Candidates must have applied research experience developing materials, components and/or management systems for lithium-ion or similar chemistry batteries to advance performance or safety aspects.  Ideal applicants are adaptable to changing projects, self-starters, have the ability to work independently, are natural troubleshooters with a vision to translate basic and applied research into tangible technologies and capabilities. The research efforts follow the science, and our teams have more latitude than what is offered by commercial R&D environments. This is a lead position and conducting briefings for various groups, including non-researchers, is also a part of the position.  Ideally, the candidate will have the following traits:

Duties: 

• Design, develop and execute experimental research plans to support lithium-ion performance and safety programs.
• Fabricate experimental coin and pouch cells for electrochemical, spectroscopic, optical and materials characterization.
• Collect, organize, analyze materials and battery characterization data.
• Communicate data results at weekly progress report meetings.
• Write reports and articles for publication in academic literature.
• Prepare and provide presentations at scientific conferences and program reviews.
• Perform basic post-mortem analysis of electrochemical cells.
• Engage with R&D scientists and engineers to support battery research and development efforts.
• Possess familiarity with tools and methods for processing large sets of battery data. 

Required Education:

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field is required

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial or academic settings related to lithium-ion batteries (materials, cell components, cells and cell assembly or battery management) is required
• Experience with galvanostatic battery cycling is required
• Experience with thermal characterization of commercial battery cells to include, isothermal calorimetry and accelerating rate calorimetry is preferred
• Expertise in in-operando characterization of experimental battery cells to include optical, UV-vis, computed tomography and high energy, synchrotron-level, characterization is preferred
• Demonstrated expertise and extensive hands-on experience in fabrication, characterization and evaluation of battery materials, electrodes and cells
• Strong knowledge of electrochemical processes in batteries and understanding of state-of-the-art advancements published in journal literature
• Motivated to work independently and within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of likeminded scientists and engineers in support of the U.S. Navy mission.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment and shared Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility allow us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.