CareerPlan

Vehicle Battery Systems Engineer

Santa Ana, CA (OC-42)Full-time$166k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

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