CareerPlan

Power & Energy Storage Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$167k–$212k2026-10-31 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Design and own energy storage systems for maritime autonomous vehicles, ensuring ultra-long-range endurance under pressure.

Role type

Senior IC power & energy storage engineer (maritime)

Builds

Battery systems for AUVs

Domain

Defense / Maritime robotics

Required skills

battery system design, cell chemistry selection, thermal management, pressure-rated packaging, battery sizing, energy budget analysis, cycle life modeling, charging profile definition, safety analysis

Preferred skills

marine/subsea battery systems, battery safety standards (UN38.3, IEC 62619), pressure-rated enclosure design, battery modeling/simulation, defense/maritime robotics

Technologies

lithium-ion battery systems, battery management systems

Responsibilities

Own energy storage architecture (cell selection, module design, 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; Define charging profiles and integration with external interfaces; Interface with energy distribution, structural, and production teams; Support prototype builds, testing, and design-for-manufacturability reviews; Contribute to safety analysis for energy storage systems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC