Electrical Engineer, Battery (Falcon & Dragon)
About The Position
As an Electrical 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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)
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of BMS design & integration, cell balancing methods and circuitry, lithium-ion battery cell technology and safety features
- 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
Responsibilities
- Provide extreme ownership of battery assemblies for flight across all areas of the product life cycle
- Support the development of battery management systems, 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
