Form Energy
Senior Materials Scientist, R&D
$129K–$161K
Somerville, MA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor’s + 4–7 years work experience; Master’s degree + 2 years work experience; or PhD.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
About the job
Develops and characterizes gas diffusion electrodes for Form Energy’s next-generation iron-air cells, connecting materials properties to electrochemical performance and manufacturable designs.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine electrode formulations and processes to produce manufacturable electrodes.
- Select and conduct physical and electrochemical characterization to identify performance drivers and failure modes.
- Coordinate electrode build-and-test campaigns and collaborate with internal and external partners on cell requirements.
What they ask for
- Experience developing and characterizing porous, coated, or multiphase materials.
- Working knowledge of characterization techniques such as SEM, porosimetry, helium pycnometry, and contact angle.
- Hands-on proficiency with electrode or coating fabrication processes.
- Experience collecting and interpreting electrochemical data and relating results to physical mechanisms.
Pay
$128,662 – $160,807 (currency and whether base salary or total pay not stated)
Tools
SEM, mercury or nitrogen porosimetry, helium pycnometry, contact angle, extrusion, spray coating, wet coating, EIS
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative