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By any measure, Paragon is an exciting, dynamic, and rewarding place to build your career. Our goal is simple-hire exceptional talent and empower you to do work you truly enjoy.\nParagon is advancing a broad range of thermal control technologies, including integrated systems for orbital habitats, spacesuits, lunar in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) systems, and battery thermal-runaway containment enclosures. We also develop component-level solutions such as cryogenic fluid storage systems, atmospheric revitalization technologies, water recovery systems, coldplates, and high-turndown radiators. Learn more about what we do on our website.\nParagon seeks a battery R&D engineer (can be based in Tucson, Houston or Denver) who will develop battery technologies for both aerospace and terrestrial applications with a focus on nominal thermal control and thermal runaway mitigation. The R&D engineer leads generation and analysis of system requirements and development of architectural approaches and detailed specifications for novel technologies in a hands-on environment. The R&D engineer leads development of high-level and detailed proposals and design concepts consistent with requirements and specifications. The R&D engineer oversees design, testing and analysis activities. They identify, track and status technical performance to measure progress and ensure compliance with requirements. The R&D engineer also leads activities in support of Supplier Management with make/buy recommendations and coordinates engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product. Critically, the R&D engineer is responsible for the planning of research projects to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.\nRequirements\nLead execution of R&D programs, ensuring technical quality and rigor is met such that the end product meets systems requirements and customer expectations, all while remaining within program schedule and budget.\nDevelop battery technologies for spacecraft, spacesuits, aircraft, or the military. Desired experience includes R&D in the areas of battery mechanical and electrical design, and battery management systems.\nApply heat transfer, thermodynamics, and flow physics, particularly as they relate to the battery thermal design to accommodate both nominal thermal control and thermal runaway mitigation.\nEvaluate team member work and provide expert advice that will enhance the resulting concepts and designs.\nParticipate in development of product line strategies and roadmaps - technical and business (e.g. new technology areas, partnerships, make/buy trades).\nRegularly present technical findings to customers and their technical advisors.\nCollaborate with transition partners (internal & external) to develop and execute transition plans for successful adoption and integration of developed products.\nStay well versed in the leading edge battery technologies, including novel chemistries, designs, suppliers, and thermal runaway mitigations\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nBachelor Degree from an accredited course of study, in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field with 5+ years of relevant experience OR\nMaster's Degree from an accredited course of study, in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field 3+ years of relevant experience OR\nDoctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent field.\n3+ years of experience as an R&D Engineer or Researcher, including leading proposals for US government customers or prime contractors.\nThe candidate must have good verbal and written communications skills, and interpersonal skills to work with customers, teammates and suppliers.\nExperience with thermal control system analysis and design. 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