Form Energy
Staff Materials Engineer, Advanced Technology
$148K–$185K
Somerville, MA · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years with a Bachelor’s, 5+ years with a Master’s, or 2+ years with a PhD.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Develops and optimizes aqueous slurry formulations and materials for next-generation iron-air battery electrodes, connecting particle behavior to processing and battery performance.
What you'll do
- Set characterization approaches and success criteria for formulation problems; develop methods as needed.
- Design and optimize aqueous slurries, diagnose dispersion and stability issues, and build materials-characterization capabilities.
- Model particle behavior, stability, and performance, and provide technical guidance in cross-functional reviews.
What they ask for
- Degree and experience combination: Bachelor’s with 7+ years, Master’s with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of particle and materials science, including colloidal, interfacial, and particle-to-particle interactions.
- Experience with electrochemical systems or devices, and developing slurries, dispersions, or particle-laden formulations for demanding applications.
- Proficiency with electrochemical and materials characterization techniques to establish predictive process-property and structure-property relationships; experience guiding and mentoring technical staff.
Pay
$147,959 – $184,966 (USD, base salary)
Tools
rheometry, zeta potential, impedance spectroscopy
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