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Description: Lockheed Martin Energy is commercializing best-in-class, grid-scale energy storage devices to support renewable energy integration and grid modernization. The flow battery is based on a novel battery chemistry comprising aqueous metal-ligand coordination compounds.

-We are seeking an experienced Applied Electrochemist / Research Scientist to drive the development and testing of the technology to enable longer battery cycle life at higher efficiency.

-In this exciting role the Applied Electrochemist will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of chemists and chemical engineers in technology development and scaleup.

-The electrochemist will have the opportunity to lead projects that contribute to cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and root cause investigation of battery systems.

-The electrochemist will have the opportunity to use electrochemical modeling to develop understanding of fundamental processes underpinning battery system performance.

-The electrochemist will have the opportunity to design experiments and interpret test results to validate models and improve system designs.

-The electrochemist will have the opportunity to mentor less experienced team members.

-The electrochemist will have the opportunity to attend industry conferences and to keep up-to-date on related industry best practices and technological advancements.

-The ideal candidate will have experience in development of electrochemical systems (batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, solar cells) and experience with electrochemical device fabrication, testing, and diagnostics.

-We offer a continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.

Why join us

This position is located in Andover, Massachusetts which is a charming suburb of Boston located about 25 miles northwest of that city. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Our Commitment to DEI

We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin (LM) Missiles & Fire Control (MFC), we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM MFC, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

At LM Missiles & Fire Control, we solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe. We are engineering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology by propelling rocket science to the next level.

This position requires US Citizenship or US Permanent Resident for facility access.

Basic Qualifications:

-PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or related discipline, or a Masters Degree in one of the above fields with minimum of 5 years industrial experience.

-Demonstrated, hands-on experience in development and scaleup of electrochemical systems.

-Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.

Desired Skills:

-Experience operating, testing, and/or troubleshooting electrochemical systems (such as electrolyzers or flow batteries), and familiarity with their related process equipment (including pumps, piping, instrumentation, and safety equipment).

-Related industrial experience would be a plus.

-Experience modeling electrochemical or general transport-reaction processes

-Experience working across disciplines to prioritize work and to identify risks and opportunities.

-Ability to communicate complex electrochemistry concepts to technical staff from other disciplines.

-Experience with process scale-up and/or implementation of new technologies at industrial scale.

-Experience interpreting and post-processing industrial process data to understand system behaviors and system performance.

-Experience with databases (SQL, Python)

-Excellent Communication skills (written and spoken)

-The ability to be flexible and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

-The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Clearance Level: None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Chemical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First