Battery Safety Engineer
- Perform thermal analysis and simulations (using lumped sum models, CFD, and multi-physics tools) to evaluate cell, module, and pack-level behavior under abuse scenarios
- Own test planning and execution for battery performance and safety, with a focus on high-voltage and thermal management
- Design, set up, and maintain complex test equipment, including electrical, mechanical, fluid systems, and data acquisition/instrumentation
- Correlate simulation results with experimental test data, refining thermal models for accuracy and utility
- Drive decisions by analyzing and presenting data-driven insights and leading cross-functional efforts across mechanical, cell, and systems engineering
- Support certification efforts across all programs by conducting tests, maintaining meticulous documentation of test plans, results, and observations
- BS or MS in mechanical engineering, thermals, physics, or related field
- Solid understanding of battery hazards and failure modes (e.g., thermal runaway, electrical shorts, mechanical abuse)
- Strong problem-solving mindset and foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and electrical engineering fundamentals
- Willingness to get hands dirty and work with team-members on all levels of test execution, from planning to final cleanup
- Fundamental understanding of sensing and data acquisition principles
- Great written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Doctoral degree in a relevant engineering or science field
- Knowledge of li-ion cell technology and experience with battery testing/design
- Experience working with abuse testing at cell/module/pack levels and familiarity with safety testing standards such as UN 38.3, SAE 2464, RTCA DO-311
- CAD experience, CATIA preferred
- Python or other language for data processing and visualization
- LabVIEW or other language for interfacing with data acquisition hardware
- Hands-on experience with thermal modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar CFD/FEA software
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