Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Battery/Chemical Process Engineer to support the design and manufacturing of high-performance nickel-cadmium batteries used in aerospace applications. This role bridges lab research, production floor process engineering, and customer interface — ideal for someone who enjoys working across disciplines to drive product and process excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for battery plates, cells, and complete battery assemblies.
• Lead or support product development, testing, and qualification for new battery designs.
• Author and maintain manufacturing specs, process documentation, and qualification test plans.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and testing labs.
• Perform or support lab testing for process validation and chemical analysis.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.
• Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts across battery production.

What You Bring

• MS in Chemical Engineering + 3–5 years of battery or electrochemical process experience
• OR
• BS in Chemical Engineering + 7+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Nickel-Cadmium or Lithium-Ion battery systems
• Experience with hands-on process engineering and product qualification
• Solid analytical skills, including working with scientific equations and data
• Effective communicator with leadership ability and a collaborative mindset
• U.S. citizenship or eligible to meet Export Control regulations

Bonus Skills

• Aerospace, Military, or other high-reliability product experience
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and industrial wastewater treatment
• Experience leading process audits and mentoring other engineers

Work Environment & Travel

• Mix of office, lab, and production floor
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and industrial environments
• Some travel to vendors, labs, or customer sites

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