Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R5636)

Job Description:

As the Battery owner, you will be responsible for all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production.

You will help us build a team of world class engineers to support all design needs. A vertically integrated battery pack design will enable top performance, ease of integration, reliability, and rapid supply chain procurement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally and solving hard problems, please apply!

What you'll do:

• Define and execute the vision of the battery system for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and all ground equipment
• Deploy high voltage batteries (270V and higher) to support a power system on the order of 100kW
• Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
• Execute make/buy trades that align with a long term development roadmap
• Help hire and build the Power System team
• Build a world class power electronics lab that serves all battery needs
• Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification
• Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
• Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Required qualifications:

• You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Battery design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Have delivered battery power systems to market
• Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
• Strong technical fundamentals and analysis