Electrochemical Scientist

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers - ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL's rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other - often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways.

As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

HRL Laboratories advances critical structural and functional materials and semiconductor devices that enable precision navigation, quantum technologies and extreme-environment performance. With expertise from design through deployment, we deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that transform our customers' missions. Our work leverages digital manufacturing and scalable microfabrication techniques to meet tomorrow's toughest challenges.

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Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrochemical Scientist to drive the understanding and development of electrochemical materials, processes, and systems. This role emphasizes a science-first approach-grounded in experimental rigor, mechanistic insight, and curiosity-while maintaining a strong bias toward practical execution and real-world impact.

The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments to investigate electrode position, interfacial electrochemistry, and electrolyte systems. This includes developing a deep understanding of nucleation, growth, mass transport, and interfacial phenomena, and using those insights to guide the development of robust, scalable processes and technologies.

Essential Duties:

* Designing and executing hypothesis-driven experiments to probe electrochemical mechanisms and material behavior

* Developing and refining electrode position processes and electrochemical synthesis routes with attention to reproducibility and scalability

* Translating experimental findings into actionable insights that inform process development and system design

* Analyzing and interpreting electrochemical and materials data to connect structure, properties, and performance

* Investigating interfacial phenomena, charge transfer processes, and transport limitations to uncover performance drivers

* Contributing to the development of functional systems or prototypes (e.g., energy storage, semiconductor processing, coatings)

* Communicating results clearly and effectively through presentations, reports, and cross-functional collaboration

* Partnering with engineers and materials scientists to bridge fundamental understanding with practical implementation

Required Qualifications:

* M.S. degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field

* Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry or applied research experience in electrochemical systems

* Strong foundation in fundamentals of electrochemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena

* Hands-on experience with electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and chronoamperometry

* Experience with electrode position, electrochemical synthesis, or related experimental systems

* Familiarity with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD) and correlating structure to electrochemical behavior

* Demonstrated ability to design thoughtful experiments and extract meaningful insights from complex data

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts across disciplines

* Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn, with a focus on driving progress and delivering results, not just completing tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in semiconductor electrochemistry, thin-film growth, or energy storage systems

* Experience or aptitude building electrochemical apparatus for synthesis, processing, or analysis

* Exposure to scaling electrochemical processes from lab to pilot scale

* Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams to translate scientific findings into applications

* Programming experience (e.g., Python or similar) for data analysis, automation, or experimental control

* Familiarity with modeling or simulation of electrochemical systems

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to perform extended work at computer workstations

* Ability to safely work in electrical testing and wet chemistry laboratory environments

Special Requirements :

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Compensation and Benefits:

* Pay Range: $128,000 - $159,950

* Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range,…