Public Funding Specialist

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.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

We are looking for an experienced Public Funding Specialist who will play a key role in securing and managing public funding opportunities that support Lyten's battery energy storage systems (BESS), manufacturing expansion, and industrialization projects across Poland and Europe.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, applying for, and managing public funding programs, grants, and subsidies. Acting as the primary interface between Lyten and public funding institutions, you will ensure successful application submissions, compliant project execution, and effective reporting throughout the funding lifecycle.

You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Project Management teams to help accelerate Lyten's growth through strategic public financing.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze public funding opportunities across Poland and the EU, including programs such as Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, IPCEI, FENG/SMART Path, NCBR, PARP, KPO, InvestEU, and regional funding schemes.
• Develop and maintain a funding pipeline and roadmap aligned with Lyten's strategic and project priorities.
• Lead the preparation and submission of grant applications, including technical documentation, budgets, business cases, work plans, and supporting materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during application preparation and funded project execution.
• Track project progress against funding commitments, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage reporting obligations toward funding authorities, including technical and financial reports, audits, inspections, and monitoring activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with funding agencies and public institutions such as NCBR, PARP, the European Commission, and financial institutions.
• Monitor changes in funding regulations, state aid requirements, and eligibility rules, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance activities, ensuring adherence to grant agreements, cost eligibility requirements, and internal controls.
• Ensure funded projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in project management, industrial projects, technology development, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in identifying, securing, and managing public funding programs at national and/or European level.
• Demonstrated track record of successful grant applications and project delivery under funding schemes.
• Experience working within energy, battery, manufacturing, industrial, or technology sectors is highly desirable.
• Fluent English and Polish language skills, both written and spoken.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the European and Polish public funding ecosystem.
• Expertise in grant writing, proposal development, budgeting, and project planning.
• Knowledge of public funding compliance, reporting requirements, and audit processes.
• Financial acumen, including cost tracking, budget management, and eligibility assessments.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.
• Understanding of EU State Aid regulations and public procurement principles is considered an advantage.

What Makes You Successful

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling funding proposals.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, self-driven, and accountable for results.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and cross-functional environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across technical and business teams.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.

• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.