<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>In order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.</p><p>Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.</p><p>Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</li><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</li><li>Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</li><li>5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>High attention to detail and self-motivation</li><li>Team-oriented attitude</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Additional Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</li><li>Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</li><li>Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Zitara Technologies: Cloud-ready software empowering companies to optimize battery performance and enhance fleet operations.

Senior Battery Test Engineer 

<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>In order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.</p><p>Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.</p><p>Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Battery Test Engineer to work closely with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to develop, collect, and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively maximizing lab capacity, efficiency, safety, and utilzation. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders- To design and validate battery test scripts, followed by executing tests. </li><li>Test- and equipment- related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of productivity and safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of battery tests, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related field. </li><li>2+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Familiarity with battery technology, Lithium-Ion and others. </li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA or Asana</li><li>Strong self-motivation and team-oriented attitude</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Additional Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience and Familiarity with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin, Maccor, and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical safety and HV (High Voltage) lab experience </li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Electrochemistry and Battery Internals/Operation knowledge</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Battery Test Engineer

<p><strong>The Company</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In order to keep climate change to 1.5&deg;C, we&rsquo;ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.</span></p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures&nbsp;</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proactive communication and follow-up</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">High attention to detail and self-motivation</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Team-oriented attitude</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Additional Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Casual work culture</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</span></li>
</ul>

Senior Battery Test Engineer

<p>Within a highly motivated, multi-disciplinary core team, you contribute to the development and prototyping of Volocopter’s next generation aircraft. Reporting to our R&amp;D Mechanical Design Engineer, you are a key member of the development team located in Munich. You will be working on several prototypes in terms of integrating new equipment, adapting the aircraft, and preparing for testing purposes. Furthermore, you will prepare equipment testing for test benches and perform tests if needed.</p><p><strong>Your mission during this flight:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Conceptual design of components and sub-systems</li><li>Assist in the on aircraft and off aircraft (e.g. test benches) testing as well as during flight tests</li><li>Mechanical design of test benches incl. electronics integration</li><li>Prototyping of components</li><li>Assembly of subassemblies and test benches</li><li>Coordination and exchange of data and information with internal stakeholders and external partners</li></ul>

Revolutionizing urban transportation with electric air taxis that offer piloted, remote controlled, and fully autonomous flight capabilities.

Working Student as Mechanical Design and Integration Engineer (m/f/d)

<div><h2>About Us</h2><p>We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?</p></div><h2>Who You Are</h2><p>You are creative, proactive, rigorous, insightful, and hands-on. As a scientist or engineer on the Slurry &amp; Coating R&amp;D team, you will contribute to the improvement of commercially built high-energy Li-ion batteries during a 6-month (or longer) co-op or internship. You are able to draw from fundamental knowledge from coursework and hands-on research experience to evaluate the performance of our silicon nanocomposite active material in our developing anode battery platform using both modeling and experimentation. As part of a collaborative effort, your work will help to elucidate the underlying structure-property relationships of anode component materials (including active materials, binders, and conductive additives), the effect of subsequent cell processing, and the resulting impact on electrochemical performance. In this internship you’ll make connections in the fast growing energy materials field and get a flavor of the benefits that a technical career at Sila has to offer. </p><h2>Responsibilities and Duties  </h2><ul><li>Spend a minimum of 6 months onsite at Sila, beginning in summer 2024, to work exclusively on the assigned projects</li><li>Develop slurry and coating recipes through an iterative design process utilizing tabletop mixing &amp; coating processes, incorporating existing characterization and analysis techniques as appropriate</li><li>Plan and execute experiments to understand the effect of cell processing, such as electrode calendering, on mechanical and electrochemical properties of fabricated coatings and cells</li><li>Help build and operationalize new processes, instrumentation, and analytics pertaining to slurry and coating with rigorous data collection</li><li>Discover, understand, and explain the fundamentals involved in the relationships between electrode components and cell performance</li><li>Identify safety hazards and work cooperatively to implement improvements</li></ul><h2>Knowledge and Skill Requirements </h2><ul><li>At least 6 months’ prior experience working full-time in academic and/or industrial research &amp; development environments (battery-related is a plus)</li><li>Academic focus or expertise in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field</li><li>Proficiency with experimental design methods and statistical data analysis</li><li>Strong commitment to thoroughly document procedures, results, and learnings using top-tier organizational practices toward building and preserving institutional knowledge</li><li>Familiarity and engagement with best practices for collaborative problem-solving, such as sharing knowledge and ideas with peers, and formulating strategies to overcome technical challenges (familiarity with formal methods, such as failure modes &amp; effects analysis, is a plus)</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes</li><li>Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities</li><li>Use a glove box and/or fume hood to prepare samples</li><li>Operate analytical equipment at a lab bench</li><li>Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts</li><li>Reach low shelves or items on the floor</li><li>Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time</li><li>Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc. in a fixed location</li></ul><p>Start date is June 10, 2024</p><p>The starting base pay for this role is between $20/hr and $40/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime.</p><div><h2>Working at Sila</h2><p>We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.</p></div>

Revolutionary battery materials chemistry partner for leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs, accelerating product innovation. Founded in 2011

Slurry & Coating Co-Op / Internship

<div><h2>About Us</h2><p>We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?</p></div><h2>Who You Are</h2><p>You are creative, proactive, rigorous, insightful, and hands-on. You are passionate about contributing to the global transition to renewable energy by developing scalable energy storage nanomaterials and using them in devices.  You can draw from your fundamental knowledge from coursework and hands-on research experience and apply it to the characterization and testing of novel energy storage materials.  Further, you are able to perform systematic experiments to understand the relationships between the materials you make and their performance in real-world energy storage devices and communicate that understanding to others. In this internship, you’ll make connections in the fast-growing energy materials field and get a flavor of the benefits that a scientific career at Sila has to offer.</p><h2>Responsibilities and Duties  </h2><ul><li>Work in a cross-functional team to transfer the latest anode technologies into real-world production-scale batteries.</li><li>Conduct experiments to evaluate the impact of anode material characteristics on the battery performance.</li><li>Identify material and cell degradation mechanisms through teardowns, electrochemical analysis, and materials characterization, and propose effective countermeasures.</li><li>Help develop and evaluate material characterization/evaluation methods.</li><li>Thoroughly document and present results, with conclusions and recommendations, to mentors, management, and other stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Knowledge and Skill Requirements </h2><ul><li>Ability to make a minimum six-month commitment (June - December) to work and develop skills at Sila.</li><li>Studying toward (or recently received) a degree in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or related field.</li><li>Exceptional analytical and documentation skills.</li><li>Ability to learn new skills and ask for help when needed.</li><li>Capable of working independently with direction.</li><li>Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to diverse audiences</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and safety toe shoes</li><li>Use a glove box and/or fume hood to prepare samples</li><li>Operate analytical equipment at a lab bench</li><li>Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time</li><li>Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc. in a fixed location</li></ul><p>Start date is June 10, 2024</p><p>The starting base pay for this role is between $20/hr and $40/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime.</p><div><h2>Working at Sila</h2><p>We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.</p></div>

ELY/Battery Mechanisms R&D Internship

<h2>Joby Overview</h2>Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.<h2>Overview</h2><p>Working as a Test Engineer at Joby, you will support the Airframe &amp; Actuator Testing Team as they test structural and mechanical hardware made by Joby. As part of this team, you will develop the data acquisition, controls and hardware/software interface tools needed to perform and automate structural, environmental, and functional tests of flight critical components and subsystems for VTOL electric aircraft. The data collected during these tests will inform the company’s hardware design efforts and pave the way to production ready hardware. </p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Work in a small team to develop a test software ecosystem that allows for automation of new and existing testing platforms, using NI LabView and a variety of industry and propriety platforms.</li> <li>Learn and contribute to existing architectures and repositories of test software within Joby.</li> <li>Specify, review and incorporate new types of data acquisition instruments into Joby’s data pipeline. </li> <li>Help to guide the architecture of testing software to help smooth the transition from R&amp;D testing into manufacturing acceptance testing. </li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>Fluent in using LabVIEW for data collection, automation and control in a test setting </li> <li>Experience with data acquisition hardware such as ammeters, foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermistors, transducers, etc. (including sensor installation) </li> <li>Experience using Diadem and/or MATLAB for data processing </li> <li>Experience using scripting languages to build and integrate complex software systems </li> <li>Experience using scripting languages to build and integrate complex software systems </li> <li>Excellent problem solving and communication skills  </li> <li>Hands-on attitude with strong analytical background  </li> <li>B.S &amp; 8+ years relevant experience or M.S &amp; 6+ years relevant experience</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline  </li> <li>Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures </li> <li>Experience with NI Hardware including cDAQ, cRIO &amp; PXI </li> <li>Experience working with LabVIEW Real Time for control and data acquisition </li> <li>Experience with high voltage and power electronics </li> <li>Experience testing aircraft hardware and rapid prototyping  </li></ul>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $125,100 - $210,900/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.<p> </p>Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.<p> </p><h2>Min</h2><h2>Max</h2><h2>EEO</h2><p><strong>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></p>

Transforming personal mobility with safe, quiet, and affordable electric aircraft for the next generation.

Airframe & Actuators - Senior Test Engineer (LabView- Actuators)

<h2>Joby Overview</h2>Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.<h2>Overview</h2><p>Working as a Test Engineer at Joby, you will support the Airframe &amp; Actuator Testing Team as they test structural and mechanical hardware made by Joby. As part of this team, you will develop the data acquisition, controls and hardware/software interface tools needed to perform and automate structural, environmental, and functional tests of flight critical components and subsystems for VTOL electric aircraft. The data collected during these tests will inform the company’s hardware design efforts and pave the way to production ready hardware. </p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Work in a small team to develop a test software ecosystem that allows for automation of new and existing testing platforms, using NI LabView and a variety of industry and propriety platforms.</li> <li>Learn and contribute to existing architectures and repositories of test software within Joby.</li> <li>Specify, review and incorporate new types of data acquisition instruments into Joby’s data pipeline. </li> <li>Help to guide the architecture of testing software to help smooth the transition from R&amp;D testing into manufacturing acceptance testing. </li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>Fluent in using LabVIEW for data collection, automation and control in a test setting </li> <li>Experience with data acquisition hardware such as ammeters, foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermistors, transducers, etc. (including sensor installation) </li> <li>Experience using Diadem and/or MATLAB for data processing </li> <li>Experience using scripting languages to build and integrate complex software systems </li> <li>Excellent problem solving and communication skills  </li> <li>Hands-on attitude with strong analytical background  </li> <li>B.S &amp; 8+ years relevant experience or M.S &amp; 6+ years relevant experience</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li><p>M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline  </p></li> <li><p>Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures </p></li> <li><p>Experience with NI Hardware including cDAQ, cRIO &amp; PXI </p></li> <li><p>Experience working with LabVIEW Real Time for control and data acquisition </p></li> <li><p>Experience with high voltage and power electronics and VFDs</p></li> <li><p>Experience testing aircraft hardware and rapid prototyping </p></li></ul>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $125,100 - $210,900/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.<p> </p>Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.<p> </p><h2>Min</h2><h2>Max</h2><h2>EEO</h2><p><strong>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></p>

Airframe & Actuators - Senior Test Engineer (LabView- Structures)

<h2>Joby Overview</h2>Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Work in an agile team to develop a test software ecosystem that allows for automation of new and existing testing platforms, using NI LabView and a variety of industry and propriety platforms. </li> <li>Develop instrumentation and controls hardware, test fixture GUI, LabView VIs and any other necessary tools to enable test execution and automation. </li> <li>Specify, review and incorporate new types of data acquisition instruments into Joby’s data pipeline. </li> <li>Analyze data collected during the tests to generate reports to provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams and optimize designs. </li> <li>Help to guide the architecture of testing software to help smooth the transition from R&amp;D testing into manufacturing acceptance testing. </li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>B.S. in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or relevant discipline  </li> <li>5+ years of relevant work experience </li> <li>Experience with data acquisition hardware such as ammeters, foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermistors, transducers, etc. (including sensor installation) </li> <li>Fluent in using LabVIEW for data collection, automation and control </li> <li>Fluent in using Veristand S/W</li> <li>Experience using LabView for data collection and Diadem/MATLAB for data processing </li> <li>Experience using scripting languages to build and integrate complex software systems </li> <li>Excellent problem solving and communication skills  </li> <li>Hands-on attitude with strong analytical background  </li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline  </li> <li>Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures </li> <li>Experience with NI TestStand &amp; Knowledge of NI Hardware </li> <li>Hands-on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment </li> <li>Experience with high voltage electronics. </li> <li>Experience testing aircraft composite structures</li> <li>Experience testing aircraft mechanical systems</li> <li>Aerospace and rapid prototyping experience </li> <li>Experience working with LabVIEW Real Time for control and data acquisition </li></ul><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $125,100 - $166,800/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><p> </p><p>Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.</p><p> </p> <h2>Min</h2><h2>Max</h2><h2>EEO</h2><p>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>

System Test Software Development Engineer

<div><h2>About Us</h2><p>We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?</p></div><h2>Who You Are</h2><p>As a Technician in the Battery Operations group, you will be a part of the team that converts Sila materials into lithium-ion battery concepts by assembling and testing prototype batteries. You are an attentive, diligent, and curious associate who will help create and demonstrate the next generation of battery materials. You are someone who takes ownership of your work, strives for perfection and is passionate about achieving team goals and objectives.</p><h2>Responsibilities and Duties  </h2><ul><li>Prepare and characterize chemical mixtures and other materials to be used in lithium-ion batteries</li><li>Assemble lithium-ion batteries and test them on battery cyclers </li><li>Fabricate mechanical fixtures, undertake tool preventative maintenance, and perform cable management</li><li>Follow standard operating procedures while still continuously looking for ways to improve processes and operations</li><li>Accurately record work and keep data updated in an online database</li><li>Manage inventory and maintain a tidy and effective work area</li><li>Work collaboratively with other Technicians, Research Associates, and Engineers</li><li>Effectively communicate results to troubleshoot, correct, and prevent issues</li><li>Once fully trained and qualified, work 12 hour shift rotation schedule to support 12 hr/7 day operations</li><li>Work overtime hours if requested and approved by Supervisor</li></ul><h2>Knowledge and Skill Requirements </h2><ul><li>Ability to work carefully and safely with materials and equipment</li><li>Like to work as part of a team while also capable of solving routine problems alone</li><li>History of consistently completing tasks efficiently and to a high standard</li><li>Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and computer operation</li><li>Logical thought process and desire to learn; “can-do” attitude</li><li>Experience in ISO-9001 facilities, lithium ion R&amp;D labs, or other electrochemical cell R&amp;D labs would be nice</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Able to adapt work schedule as needed by the team to achieve operations targets</li><li>Repetitive use of hands - delicate to forceful handling of material</li><li>Able to lift, push or pull up to 20 lbs</li><li>Able to work in a laboratory using glove boxes and fume hoods</li><li>Be able to pass a respirator fit test and wear respiratory protection every day</li><li>Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses</li></ul><p>Training Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm</p><p>Regular Schedule: Back-End Day Shift: Every other Wednesday, Thursday - Saturday, 6:00am - 6:15pm</p><p>The starting base pay for this role is between $30.00hr and $36.00/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for overtime.</p><div><h2>Working at Sila</h2><p>We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.</p></div>

Battery Operations Technician

<h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Position overview</span></h2><span style="font-size:18px;">Lydian is looking for an <strong>R&amp;D Engineer</strong> to guide and execute the experimental strategy for our lab-scale reactor systems. You will dive into chemical kinetics and reactor fundamentals and design experiments to gain a deep understanding of the performance of our catalysts and high temperature materials. You will interface with R&amp;D leadership to develop a testing strategy and communicate experimental results to the broader engineering team.</span><div><br></div><span style="font-size:18px;">We are looking for someone who can build a project plan and execute against it, who loves working in lab to get things done rigorously, safely, and with a sense of urgency. You will help identify and address key technical risks as we scale up from lab to pilot. Over time, we hope you’ll grow into owning and managing our entire lab-scale reactor program, including development, integration, and testing of those systems.</span><br><h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Responsibilities</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:18px;">Lead experimental test plan development and execution to investigate novel materials on our lab-scale reactors</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Design and execute test protocols for reactor cells and systems to validate designs</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Analyze, document, and present experimental data and results. Use past results to drive future experimental direction, and communicate plans to the team</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Develop a deep understanding of our reactor architecture, sub-component design, and testing platforms (software and process design)</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Troubleshoot and resolve software, electronic, fluid handling, and mechanical equipment issues on test equipment</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key assembly processes and test platforms</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Train and mentor other engineers and co-ops</li></ul><h2 style="margin:24px 0px 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;"><span style="font-size:24px;">Qualifications</span></h2><ul><li style="font-size:18px;">B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or similar</li><li style="font-size:18px;">1-3+ years of experience in a lab setting, designing experiments to answer specific scientific questions. Heterogenous catalysis experience is highly desired</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Strong attention to detail, with prior hands-on experience in assembly and testing of laboratory systems such as reactors, electrolyzers, or other process equipment</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Ability to apply engineering principles, including thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and heat and mass transport, to analyze experimental data and solve problems</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Mechanical assembly experience or comfort with lab-scale mechanical systems </li><li style="font-size:18px;">Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is energized by challenges, and relishes in getting the job done</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Prior startup experience is a plus</li><li style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;">Alignment with our </span><a href="https://www.notion.so/lydian-labs/Lydian-Mission-Vision-and-Virtues-e012ec6f6c654b50961ed82ad9c9e122?pvs=4" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="display:none;"> https://www.notion.so/lydian-labs/lydian-mission-vision-and-virtues-e012ec6f6c654b50961ed82ad9c9e122?pvs=4 </span></a><span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;"><a href="https://www.notion.so/lydian-labs/Lydian-Mission-Vision-and-Virtues-e012ec6f6c654b50961ed82ad9c9e122?pvs=4" style="text-decoration:none;">mission, vision, and virtues</a></span></li></ul><div><br></div><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Company culture and benefits</strong></span><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;"> </strong></span><ul><li style="font-size:18px;">Challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work and an important voice in company development</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Competitive salary and title commensurate with experience</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Meaningful equity compensation</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Flexible PTO and expectation that all employees take significant time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work</li><li style="font-size:18px;">Excellent health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered</li><li style="font-size:18px;">401(k) with company match</li></ul>

Sustainable alternatives for fuels and chemicals from CO2 instead of oil

R&D Engineer

<h2>Joby Overview</h2>Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.<h2>Overview</h2><p>Joby Aviation is looking for talented mechanics, technicians, and fabricators to join our Final Integration and Assembly team. In this role, you will be trained to assemble all the parts, components, harnesses, avionics, interiors, landing gear and systems into the final aircraft as needed to prepare it for flight. If you are hardworking and excited about participating in the development of next –generation, cutting-edge aircraft, and if you take pride in doing high-quality work, then we want to talk to you. On our team, you will contribute to the manufacture and assembly of an innovative aircraft that will change the future of flying. At Joby we have been hard at work creating groundbreaking developments towards our goal of providing safe, affordable, fully electric air transportation that is accessible to everyone. We are not shy about our goal to change the world. Our battery-powered aircraft takes off vertically like a helicopter then transitions to the efficient configuration of wing-borne flight as an airplane and it operates significantly quieter than any aircraft before it. It will transport passengers quickly and efficiently over the congestion below, landing on a vertiport close to your destination while giving you back the time you’d otherwise have wasted in traffic. We are a tight-knit team that likes to work hard, and we enjoy what we do. We have multiple openings for several roles at different experience levels. Let us know how your passion and experience can help us build the future of air transportation!</p><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>High School Diploma, GED and or relevant work experience. Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies, electronic components, and an interest in making and manufacturing</li> <li>Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions</li> <li>Familiarity with aircraft systems, standard aircraft hardware.</li> <li>Pre-inspect work of others prior to submitting to quality assurance inspection.</li> <li>Must be able easily identify and perform high quality work.</li> <li>Need to be familiar with and can identify all the components needed for complete mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies</li> <li>Understanding of the different requirements for producing both flight worthy production parts and research &amp; development parts respectively.</li> <li>Must be able to teach and mentor others with the knowledge gained from your expertise!</li> <li>Have at least 2+ years’ experience in aviation, automotive or R&amp;D mechanical systems.</li> <li>Hands-on experience in automotive or aerospace industries </li> <li>Experienced in both working independently and being a trainer </li> <li>Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Advanced understanding of production processes, test equipment and tools.</li> <li>General knowledge of aircraft assemblies, maintenance and repair. </li> <li>Experience working within strong quality assurance processes.</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Associates or higher technical degree</li> <li>RC airplanes and cars experience</li> <li>Experience rebuilding, overhauling, and troubleshooting small engines or electric motors</li> <li>FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&amp;P) rating</li> <li>FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) rating</li> <li>Experience working on structures made from composite materials</li> <li>Experience with data acquisition techniques using foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermistors, etc. (Including sensor installation)</li> <li>Can run one of the major CAD systems</li> <li>Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures</li> <li>Automotive maintenance experience a strong plus</li> <li>Welding and or Machining experience</li> <li>Pilots license</li></ul><p>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target hourly rate for this position is $25-$37/hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.</p><p> </p><h2>Min</h2><h2>Max</h2><h2>EEO</h2><p>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>

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