Senior Battery Engineer
BS-level Product Development roles on Crosslinked list a median of $123k (264 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Lead development and commercialization of Li-ion battery systems from concept to production, from cell/pack design to manufacturing.
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Why it is interesting. Covers the full lifecycle from R&D to production for batteries in military, commercial, and consumer applications
Might not be for you. Requirements lean toward electrical engineering (PCBs, ASICs, schematics) rather than cell materials science
Adjacent materials role:Li-ion battery design, test and manufacture; cell and pack design; battery chemistries; large-scale battery manufacturing processes
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Industry
- Energy
- Role
- Product Development
- Visa
- No sponsorship
Role details
Safire develops advanced batteries and modular power systems built to perform in the most challenging environments. Our technology spans from high-performance cells to scalable storage systems, with smart battery features and battery management designed to improve performance, lifespan, and resilience. Safire’s AI-first Energy Operating System helps operators model, monitor, and optimize complex energy networks at scale.
- No visa sponsorships
- All positions are on-site at the specified office location
- No relocation is provided
Overview
As a Senior Battery Engineer, you will lead the development and commercialization of advanced battery systems from concept through production. You should possess broad knowledge of rechargeable battery chemistries, battery management systems, cell and pack design, battery safety standards, and large-scale manufacturing processes.
You should have expertise in at least one specific domain and experience in both the R&D and production phase of batteries deployed in military, commercial, or consumer applications.
Responsibilities
- Contribute and collaborate in all phases of the battery development lifecycle with a team of peers who are experts in their fields.
- Translate customer and application requirements into manufacturable battery solutions optimized for performance, reliability, safety, and cost.
- Develop, refine, and document process design, work instructions, and quality and safety controls for all fabrication steps.
- Utilize data-driven decision making to design and optimize solutions.
- Collaborate directly with manufacturing partners, material vendors, and engineering contractors.
- Support customer engagements, technical proposals, and application documentation in collaboration with business development teams.
- Contribute to patent applications, regulatory filings, and technical publications.
- Train and mentor new team members as the company scales.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering or science related field.
- Hands-on experience with Li-ion battery design, test and manufacture.
- Experience creating wire diagrams, electrical schematics, cable drawings and system diagrams.
- Experience with design and fabrication of custom PCBs and/or ASICs.
- Understanding of battery safety regulations.
- Strong technical writing and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced R&D-to-production environment.
- Exposure to SBIR/government program technical reporting.
- Familiarity with government compliance requirements, including CMMC and FedRAMP.
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