# Battery Product Development Sr Engineer at SES

Battery Product Development Sr Engineer at SES in Greater Boston (Woburn, MA) – On-site/Hybrid. Hybrid. Posted November 26, 2025.

- Company: SES
- Location: Greater Boston (Woburn, MA) – On-site/Hybrid
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Posted: 2025-11-26
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/sesai/jobs/4633211005?gh_jid=4633211005
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/battery-product-development-sr-engineer-ses-b9efw9

## Requirements

- Industry Profile: Previous experience as a Senior Product Manager or Technical Program Director at major battery manufacturers or automotive R&D centers.

## Description

SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to **accelerating the world’s energy transition** through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of **cutting-edge machine learning** into our research and development. Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique; they are the **first in the world** to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI. This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including **transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones**. 

 

To learn more about us, please visit: www.ses.ai 

 

**What We Offer:** 

- A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company. 

- The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact. 

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology. 

- Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering. 

- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions. 

 

**What we Need:** 

The SES AI** Hermes team **is seeking an exceptional** Battery Product Development Leader to** specialize in customer-facing product development across electrochemistry, materials science, and next-generation battery platform design. This pivotal leadership role will integrate R&D, product requirements, and OEM customer needs to deliver validated battery component and system-level innovations. As a Product Development Leader, you will be responsible for translating complex battery concepts into manufacturable, customer-ready solutions and managing key relationships. 

 

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** 

- **Customer & Program Leadership** 

- Lead key OEM customer programs and serve as the primary technical interface between the customer, R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams. 

- Develop and manage the technical roadmap for next-generation battery platforms, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business strategy. 

- Drive cross-functional alignment to seamlessly integrate R&D outputs into manufacturable and scalable solutions. 
 

- **Category (e.g., Model Optimization & Implementation)** 

- Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to customer testing and validation, ensuring product quality and manufacturability. 

- Spearhead process and product optimization efforts, including DOE (Design of Experiments) design and comprehensive failure analysis to scale technology from the lab to prototype. 

- Apply deep expertise in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science to solve complex product development challenges. 
 

- **Strategy & Execution** 

- Translate next-generation battery concepts into clear, implementable, and manufacturable solutions suitable for mass production and client delivery. 
 

**Education and/or Experience:** 

- Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemical Engineering, or a closely related field. 

- Leadership Experience: Deep experience at a top management level or senior technical capacity in product platforms and leading OEM client projects. 

- Battery Domain Expertise: Strong background in electrochemical engineering, materials chemistry, and interfacial science within the context of next-generation battery platform development. 

- Technical Program Management: Proven experience in technical roadmapping, and managing the critical validation stages from lab → prototype → customer testing. 

- Problem Solving: Proficiency in technical problem-solving, including DOE design and failure analysis for scaling processes. 

 

**Preferred Qualifications:** 

- Industry Profile: Previous experience as a Senior Product Manager or Technical Program Director at major battery manufacturers or automotive R&D centers. 

- Process Scaling: Specific experience in process and product optimization for high-volume manufacturing environments. 

- System-Level Integration: Experience integrating validated battery components into larger system-level innovations. 

 
The salary range for this position as required under applicable pay transparency laws.
Salary Range$180,000—$200,000 USD