Systems Engineer - Mechanical

Systems Engineer – Mechanical

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.

• Lead engineering effort from concept to productization leveraging experience and acumen in hardware engineering, electrical control requirements, and chemical kinetics to propose innovative yet elegant solutions to achieve system goals.
• Drive experiments, simulation efforts, and design feasibility studies to validate performance of functional design elements.
• Work with a team of engineers and scientists from relevant departments to achieve results.
• Generate specifications and documentation for new systems and third‑party efforts.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Hands‑on transfer of processes to operations team.
• Work with computational physics engineers and scientists to optimize system performance and mitigate system risks.
• Solid understanding of design for safety (i.e., Semi S2, NFPA, etc.)
• Interface with tool development partners and suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering + minimum of 3 years of related experience (semiconductor OEM, refinery, powder, nanomaterials, etc.) OR master’s degree in engineering + minimum of 1 year of related experience (semiconductor OEM, refinery, powder, nanomaterials, etc.).
• Strong skills and experience in plasma‑based systems RF & microwave.
• Working knowledge of Solid Works 3D CAD systems, CFD, heat transfer, chemical kinetics simulations.
• Proven record of system development from the ground up, vacuum systems, gas and liquid chemical delivery, extreme temperature design, gas‑phase reactions, chemical vapor deposition.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying analytical techniques to propose concepts, design of experiment or method, evaluate feasibility, characterize, and improve systems, and release high‑volume manufactured equipment.
• Must demonstrate deep understanding of designing for safety and DfX.
• Strong skills and experience in problem solving, time and priority management, communication, and project management are expected.
• Good communication skills for interfacing with a multidiscipline technical team and presenting program updates, design reviews, test data, and NPI plans to upper management.

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Base Salary: $ – $ (based on job‑related factors such as location, experience, and skill set)

This position is eligible for tier‑based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable).

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.