Project Engineer – HV Battery Systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and define system requirements for high voltage battery systems in hybrid and electric vehicles
• Design and implement battery management functions to ensure safety, reliability, and performance
• Conduct system performance analysis and modeling to optimize battery system operation
• Support verification and validation activities for battery control strategies and system performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of prototype and production-intent battery systems
• Document technical specifications, test plans, and validation results to ensure compliance with industry standards

Requirements

• US Citizen or Green Card required
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in HV Battery Systems, Battery Management Systems, or Electrified Powertrain development
• Proven experience in battery systems development, integration, and validation, preferably in the automotive industry
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery chemistry, battery management systems, and control strategies, battery pack architectures
• Experience with system modeling, performance analysis, and testing of high voltage battery systems
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations related to high voltage systems
• Ability to develop, manage, and trace system-level and functional-level requirements
• Experience with battery system integration, performance evaluation, and vehicle-level interactions
• Strong understanding of battery state estimation, including State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and State of Power (SOP)
• Understanding of battery thermal management systems and associated control strategies
• Experience with battery charging and discharging strategies, including DC fast charging and industry-standard charging protocols
• Familiarity with automotive communication and diagnostic protocols, including CAN, CAN FD, and UDS
• Experience in battery system testing, validation, and performance analysis
• Proven ability to conduct and support MiL, HiL, battery pack-level, and vehicle-level validation activities
• Skilled in battery data analysis, including correlating simulation models with test results
• Familiarity with Functional Safety (ISO 26262), ASPICE, and systems engineering best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with battery modeling, parameter identification, and battery simulation tools
• Knowledge of HV safety requirements, battery testing standards, and regulatory compliance preferred
• Experience with cell, module, and pack validation activities
• Understanding of battery abuse testing, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink (must), Embedded Coder, and C/C++