Battery Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Battery Engineer to join our team. As a Battery Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and testing of energy storage systems for our defence and aerospace applications.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Driving end-to-end energy storage system (ESS) development on extremely accelerated timelines
• Collaborating with program teams to define actionable ESS requirements from user story/CONOPs
• Executing and/or delivering the following ESS development artifacts/steps:

• ESS requirements, battery cell selection and validation
• Hands on experience with ESS Assembly and test
• Battery management system (BMS) integration and validation
• Cell, module, and pack level validation plan. Support bring-up, test, debug, and vehicle integration
• Ramp plan from development units to production
• Sustain fielded ESSs with root cause analysis and data processing, drive countermeasures/design updates as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or fundamental Physical Sciences with applied application focus on energy storage technologies, with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting energy storage systems.
• Competence with battery test equipment such as cell and pack cyclers, thermal chambers, battery health testers (EIS, ACIR, hi-pot, megger, etc)
• Knowledge of modern battery management system capabilities and requirements in HW and SW/FW
• Experience in battery characterization methods: mission profile validation, equivalent-circuit model characterization, cycle/calendar life assessment, safety features, etc.
• Understanding of UN38.3, NAVSEA S9310 and/or equivalent (UL, IEC) battery safety standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or fundamental Physical Sciences with a focus on energy storage technologies
• Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464
• Demonstrated experience in delivering robust, high-performance, energy storage systems with substantial technical ownership/contributions
• Demonstrated experience in battery testing, modeling, controls, and BMS integration/operation

Salary Range: $132,000 - $213,000 USD

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility
• Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options

Please note that the salary range and benefits may vary based on the location and other factors.