Senior Energy Storage Engineer
$166,000–$220,000 year
On-siteCosta Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Own energy storage architecture including cell chemistry selection, module design, and pack integration for maritime autonomous vehicles. Design pressure-rated battery enclosures for full-ocean-depth operation and drive thermal management design for safe operation across environmental conditions. Perform battery sizing, energy budget analysis, and cycle life modeling while defining charging profiles and integrating with external charging interfaces. Interface with energy distribution, structural, and production teams to support prototype builds, testing, and design-for-manufacturability reviews. Contribute to safety analysis for energy storage systems. Travel up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in battery system design, energy storage, or power electronics
- Experience with lithium-ion or equivalent high-energy-density battery systems
- Familiarity with battery management systems and thermal management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Travel up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with marine or subsea battery systems
- Working knowledge of battery safety standards (UN38.3, IEC 62619, or military equivalents)
- Experience with pressure-rated enclosure design
- Familiarity with battery modeling and simulation tools
- Experience in defense or maritime robotics
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