Senior Scientist, Material Characterization at SES

Senior Scientist, Material Characterization

Responsibilities

Lead materials characterization and validation activities.
Procure analytical equipment as and when needed.
Analysis of chemical, physical, and thermal properties of all battery materials and understand their interactions with each other.
Performs critical interpretation of analytical data; analyzes information to drive mechanistic understanding.
Develop a fundamental mechanistic understanding of Li-metal anode cell performance failure modes

Qualifications

Doctorate in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields with 5+ years of industrial/academic experience.
Expertise and experience in operating and maintaining analytical instruments including but not limited to GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, and NMR.
Experience working with moisture sensitive materials in a glovebox or dry room.
Experience in electrochemistry, specifically on lithium-ion batteries.
Ability to analyze data and draw deeper conclusions from analytical data.
Ability to communicate new concepts and draw insight from discussions with coworkers.
Demonstrable track record of learning new technologies quickly and using your skillset to have a tangible impact in a short time frame.
A technical leader with the ability to positively influence peers and bring the team together.
Understanding terminologies in Materials Science field. Ability to read documents and have conversation in English.

Life at SES

SES ASTRA operates the ASTRA Satellite System, offering a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast and broadband solutions for customers in Europe and beyond. ASTRA broadcasts television and radio programmes directly to millions of homes, and provides internet access and network services to governments, large corporations, small- to medium-sized enterprises and individual households. ASTRA is headquartered in Betzdorf, Luxembourg, from where the company conducts centralised functions such as spacecraft and payload operations, 24x7 technical assistance and corporate activities. In addition, affiliate offices in key markets in Europe provide local sales and marketing support. ASTRA is part of SES, a group of satellite operators and network providers which, combined, offers global reach.

Thrive Here & What We Value

WorkLife Balance

Recognition for Achievements

Global travel insurance for employees

Company sponsored retirement plan with 100% vesting and up to 5% match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Six Paid Holidays, and one floating holiday per a quarter equivalent to 4 per calendar year

Collaborative work environment

Job FunctionsLead materials characterization and validation activitiesProcure analytical equipment as and when needed

Job RequirementsDoctorate in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related fields with 5+ years of industrial/academic experienceExperience working on lithium-ion batteriesAbility to communicate new concepts and draw insight from discussions with coworkers

SkillsExpertise and experience in operating and maintaining analytical instruments including but not limited limited to GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, and NMR.Experience working with moisture sensitive materials in a glovebox or dry roomAbility to analyze data and draw deeper conclusions from analytical dataDemonstrable track record of learning new technologies quickly and using your skillset to have a tangible impact in a short time frameA technical leader with the ability to positively influence peers and bring the team togetherUnderstanding terminologies in Materials Science field

Senior Scientist, Material Characterization