Principal Materials Scientist

At Voltanova, we re developing cutting edge long-duration thermal enery storage to deliver 24/7 carbon-free heat power enabling industries to eliminate fossil fuels and decarbonize at scale. Backed by IISc and leading innovation partners, we re solving one of the toughest challenges in the energy transition.

Brief Role:

We re hiring a Principal Materials Scientist to take a key leadership role in shaping our core technology. You won t just be running experiments you ll be driving the materials RD roadmap for a product that can transform global industry. This is a high-ownership, high-impact position at the heart of our deep-tech mission.

Experience: 7 15 years
Qualification: PhD / M.Tech / B.Tech in Materials Science or equivalent

Your Role:

• Lead materials selection, testing, and optimization for ultra-high-temperature systems

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to shape core product design

• Translate lab-scale insights into robust, scalable industrial solutions

What we re looking for:

• PhD or Master s in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in high temp materials

• Strong first-principles thinking, hands-on experimentation, and execution ability

• Deep conviction in climate impact and a hunger to build something that lasts

What you ll get:

• A mission-critical role in a fast-growing deeptech company

• High ownership and long-term alignment through best-in-class salary + equity

• A collaborative, science-first team that values intellectual honesty, speed, and real-world impact

• The opportunity to build cutting edge tech and shape the future of clean energy

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