Battery Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)

Hawthorne, CAfull timeOn Site

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$105k–$123k

H1B: no

SpaceX The Battery Engineer at SpaceX works on the Falcon & Dragon Avionics Hardware Development team focusing on battery design, reliability, and manufacturing. The role involves ownership of battery assemblies through the product life cycle and collaboration on cell selection and system integration.

Responsibilities

Provide extreme ownership of battery assemblies for flight across all areas of the product life cycle
Support the development of battery pack designs, layouts, and electrical schematics from initial requirements to in-flight operation
Define manufacturing requirements, specifications, and validation from productions cells to full scale packs
Collaborate with partner teams and programs on cell selection, pack configuration, and system integration
Drive changes to electrical schematics and mechanical drawings that improve reliability and manufacturability
Design test setups and execute hardware validation through benchtop, environmental testing, and abuse testing campaigns
Optimize pack level system operation for degradation and reliability
Derive engineering justification to resolve production issues throughout assembly, test, and vehicle integration

Qualification

Proficiency in MATLAB or PythonFamiliarity with JSC-20793 and SMC-S-16Ability to work in a fast paced

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
1+ years of experience in hardware design (academic projects, internships, and professional experience all qualify)
1+ years of experience with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes)

Preferred

Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery cells, cell balancing, and BMS integration
Experience with Passive Propagation Testing (PPR) and Battery Abuse Testing
Proficiency in MATLAB or Python, with strong numerical methods experience
Familiarity with JSC-20793 and SMC-S-16
Experience with electrical simulation software (LTspice, SIMetrix, or similar)
Knowledge of common circuit blocks including filters, power supplies, and microcontrollers.
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Familiarity managing projects from start to finish