This Battery Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, analysis, qualification, test oversight and production oversight of batteries required for programs in the Strategic Reentry Portfolio. Design and development responsibilities include drafting requirements, performing trade studies and creating battery specifications. Additional responsibilities include performing troubleshooting and Closed Loop Failure Investigations. The Battery Engineer will provide battery engineering support at battery suppliers to provide oversight for battery testing and production. Battery engineering support will be provided for rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium chemistries as well as reserve battery chemistries such as molten-salt thermal batteries, silver-zinc batteries and reserve lithium batteries.

Basic Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field from an accredited college/university, or equivalent experience/combined education

Experience with battery design, development, testing, analysis, qualification and supplier production oversight

Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Desired Skills

Experience with reserve battery chemistries such as molten-salt thermal, silver-zinc and lithium

Experience with non-rechargeable and rechargeable chemistries

Experience developing battery requirements and specifications

Experience analyzing battery test data

Experience supporting and/or performing failure investigations

Prior experience as a battery Certified Product Engineer

Experience working with suppliers and US government customers