Senior Battery Simulation Engineer

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century. The Senior Battery Simulation Engineer is responsible for developing, validating, and applying battery models to support the design, optimization, and performance assessment of battery energy storage systems. The role combines battery physics, system-level engineering, and simulation expertise to predict battery behavior, evaluate design alternatives, and support product development throughout the entire lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain battery cell, module, pack, and system-level simulation models.Perform electrical, thermal, electrochemical, and degradation simulations to predict battery performance, safety, efficiency, and lifetime.Define, maintain, and validate simulation requirements and methodologies.Support system architecture and design decisions through modeling and simulation activities.Evaluate design trade-offs related to energy density, power capability, safety, performance, reliability, cost, and product lifetime.Collaborate with System Engineers, BMS Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Software Engineers, Validation Teams, and external suppliers.Correlate simulation models with laboratory and field test data and continuously improve model accuracy.Support verification and validation activities throughout the product development lifecycle.Conduct performance analysis under various operating conditions, including normal operation, extreme environments, and fault scenarios.Support root cause investigations and troubleshooting of battery and energy storage system issues.Generate technical reports and present simulation findings to project stakeholders and management.Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives within battery and energy storage development. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Physics, Electrochemistry, or a related field.Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technologies and battery system behavior.Experience with battery modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, COMSOL, ANSYS, GT-SUITE, or equivalent.Experience validating simulation models against test data.Knowledge of battery degradation, thermal management, battery safety, and Battery Management Systems (BMS).Ability to analyze complex technical problems and provide practical engineering solutions.English- Advanced Preferred Experience Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).Renewable energy integration.Electric vehicles or heavy-duty transportation.Grid-scale energy storage applications.Functional safety and system engineering processes.Requirements management and product validation. Key Success Factors Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to make data-driven engineering recommendations.Effective communication with multidisciplinary engineering teams.Capability to balance technical performance, risk, cost, and project timelines.Systems-thinking mindset combined with deep battery expertise. Why Work at Lyten At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate. Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do. What You’ll Find at Lyten A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together. Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.