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Battery Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)

starlinkHawthorne, CA

8 days ago

Occupations

Fuel Cell EngineersAerospace EngineersElectronics Engineers, Except Computer

Industries

Battery ManufacturingSpace Research and TechnologyResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

$105,000.00 - $140,000.00

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About the role

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. BATTERY ENGINEER (FALCON & DRAGON) As a Battery Engineer on the Falcon & Dragon Avionics Hardware Development team, you will have the unique opportunity to explore all areas of a battery's life cycle from development through production and launch by engaging in multiple disciplines with a focus on design, reliability, and manufacturing. In addition to designing new assemblies from scratch, you will be expected to analyze and troubleshoot electronic/pack assemblies, define and optimize new processes, design circuits/fixtures/tools, and identify opportunities for improvement in both products and processes. You will have the opportunity to own a wide variety of components that enable SpaceX vehicles to provide the safest and most reliable access to space. Our fundamental goal is to allow humanity to explore the stars; with it comes an extreme responsibility to ensure the safety of the crew and payload.
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 production 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 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 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 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 Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills Creative problem solver capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range: Level I: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year Level II: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may

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Salary

$105,000.00 - $140,000.00

Experience level

Senior

Location

Hawthorne, CA

Occupation

Fuel Cell Engineers

Industry

Battery Manufacturing

Posted

8 days ago

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