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Senior Materials Scientist / Senior Materials Engineer
On site - Branford, CT (must be willing to relocate to the Bridgeport/Stamford area within one year of the start date)
 About Oxylus Energy
Oxylus Energy is a climate-tech company building solutions that can scale. Our breakthrough electrochemical technology converts carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral fuels and chemicals, reducing the world's dependence on fossil fuels. We are a team of scientists, engineers, and problem solvers working to make that future real.
 Job brief
As Senior Materials Scientist / Senior Materials Engineer, you will lead the development of Oxylus’ proprietary catalysts, electrodes, membranes, and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for our CO₂ electrolyzers. You will own the materials roadmap for your area. That means setting development priorities, designing experiments, and making sure our materials are high quality, reproducible, and ready to scale.
You will bring deep expertise in how the structure and properties of materials govern electrochemical performance and durability, and use it to diagnose failure modes and drive measurable improvements in cell performance. You will work closely with the electrochemistry team to turn test results into the next generation of materials, and you will mentor junior scientists and engineers along the way.
 What You Will Do
Lead the design, fabrication, characterization, and optimization of catalysts and electrodes for COâ‚‚ electrolysis.
Develop and qualify membrane conditioning and MEA fabrication processes and establish specifications and quality controls for each.
Characterize materials using imaging, chemical, and physical methods and connect the results to electrochemical performance.
Identify degradation and failure mechanisms in materials and components and develop material-level solutions that improve performance.
Design experimental plans, including design-of-experiments (DOE) studies, and use the results to set the direction of materials development.
Scale up materials preparation from lab batches toward larger-format cells, and transfer procedures to other team members.
Maintain standard operating procedures to guarantee reproducibility.
Mentor and train junior team members.
Present findings and recommendations to the technical team, leadership, and stakeholders.
Lead the maintenance and troubleshooting of materials-preparation equipment and analytical instruments.
Who You Are
A degree in materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field, with one of the following:
Ph.D. with relevant experience.
M.S. with 3+ years of relevant experience
B.S. with 5+ years of relevant experience
Extensive hands-on experience developing catalysts, carbon-based materials, polymers, or membranes for electrochemical devices.
Deep knowledge of materials characterization techniques and how to interpret their results.
A track record of independently leading research or development projects from concept to results.
Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members.
Highly attentive to detail, with strong organizational skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
 Nice to Have
Experience in COâ‚‚ or water electrolysis.
Experience scaling up materials or electrode fabrication processes.
Familiarity with electrochemical testing.
Salary
$ 115,000–135,000 (USD) per year base salary, commensurate with experience, education, and skills.
 Benefits
Competitive salary.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid sick days and vacation
401k match
A diverse and inclusive work environment
 Equal opportunity
We believe the distinct contributions of each person fuel our success. To keep our products and culture inclusive of all viewpoints and experiences, Oxylus Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law
