Nice place to work for solid state - Recensione dipendente - Staff Scientist presso Blue Current

Cutting-edge battery work Nice People

Some odd communication/siloing, although I've heard this has improved since I've been gone.

The engineering talent at the individual contributor level is top-tier. There is a strong camaraderie among the staff. If you are looking for a place where you can work with smart peers who are doing their best despite a lack of direction, you’ll find that here. The technical work is engaging and interesting.

The organization struggled with a lack of defined goals for the last couple years. The multi-year vacuum has created a culture of "reactive firefighting" rather than proactive building. Management Style: Micromanagement is the default. The project structure is frequently utilized for granular timeline audits and critiquing delays rather than supporting professional growth or removing blockers. Stagnant Compensation: There is a persistent freeze on raises. Outside of a very limited number of promotions, salary growth has stalled for the general workforce for over two years (no raises). This is compounded by a lack of 401k matching and bonuses that do not align with industry standards. Top-Down Governance: The current leadership structure favors a highly centralized, top-down approach that has inadvertently fostered internal political friction. Collaboration between departments has become difficult as teams are increasingly siloed, making it challenging to align on a unified vision for the company's future. Political optics appear to be valued over industry expertise