Vehicle Battery Systems Engineer
Core
Design energy storage systems for maritime autonomous vehicles, focusing on cell selection, pressure-rated packaging, and thermal management for ultra-long-range underwater operations.
Role type
Senior IC Vehicle Battery Systems Engineer
Builds
Energy storage architecture and battery packs for AUVs
Domain
Defense / Maritime Robotics / Energy Storage
Required skills
Battery system design, Cell chemistry selection, Thermal management, Pressure-rated enclosure design, Battery sizing and modeling, Safety analysis, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Marine or subsea battery systems, Battery safety standards (UN38.3, IEC 62619), Battery modeling tools, Defense or maritime robotics experience
Technologies
Lithium-ion batteries, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Simulation tools
Responsibilities
Own energy storage architecture including cell selection and pack integration, Design pressure-rated battery enclosures for full-ocean-depth operation, Perform battery sizing, energy budget analysis, and cycle life modeling, Drive thermal management design for safe operation across environmental conditions, Define charging profiles and integration with external charging interfaces, Interface with energy distribution, structural, and production teams, Support prototype builds, testing, and design-for-manufacturability reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
