Senior Battery Systems Researcher

GM•Warren, MI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role Energy and Propulsion Systems Research is aimed at driving propulsion and vehicle efficiency, cost, and performance improvements. Total enterprise cost reduction through warranty improvement and engineering development efficiency are key areas. GM continues to make progress towards electric vehicle (EV) profitability, and there is a strong need for expertise in battery systems, i.e., the non-cell portion of the battery pack and its integration into the rest of the vehicle systems. This position is dedicated to advancing critical core expertise that supports the development of cutting-edge propulsion and energy storage technologies, spanning electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) The role requires covering a wide-ranging, diverse set of topics aimed at improving propulsion and vehicle system efficiency, cost, and quality. This includes the need for significant exploration and research in: Advance the state-of-the-art battery systems for BEV, PHEV, HEV, and EREV architectures Innovation in Battery Systems (Structure/Electrical/Thermal) – design, packaging, integration, safety and assembly Battery system modeling, including new techniques and methods as needed. Battery system synthesis: development of system and subsystem with features and specifications to meet advanced requirements on volumetric energy density, safety, thermal management, fast-charging, and cost. Apply optimization techniques to assess and refine battery system performance and specifications Breadboarding and integration of battery system hardware elements for proof-of-concept demonstration where needed Support development of research strategy and technology roadmaps Supervise prototype implementation activities in benches and vehicles Scout and evaluate innovative technologies for the specified research areas Effectively communicate results and progress in written and oral form Document results of individual and team efforts for internal and external publications or patents Procure and manage any required external contractor support

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required pursuant to government contract
Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field with demonstrated research capability or equivalent background
Candidates must have either a minimum of three (3) years of relevant industry experience or a Ph.D. degree with demonstrated research experience in a related discipline.
Strong theoretical foundation and practical experience in Battery Systems optimization, and propulsion systems integration
Modeling & Simulation: Strong foundation in physics-based modeling for continuous and discrete systems using first principles
Mechatronic system synthesis methods
Proficiency in linear and nonlinear system modeling, simulation, and control theory
Experience with multi-disciplinary optimization techniques (model-based and data-driven)
AI/ML & Data Analytics: Advanced knowledge of intelligent data modeling using state-of-the-art AI/ML techniques, including large language models (LLMs)
Proficiency in Matlab, GT-Thermal, Python, including ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, as well as PySpark

Nice To Haves

3-5 years’ of industry experience
Experience in application of advanced research and technology to the following automotive systems: high voltage battery, electromechanical actuators, power electronics, electrical systems
Hardware hands-on experience highly recommended, including but not limited to experience in dSpace rapid prototyping, ETAS tools

Responsibilities

Advance the state-of-the-art battery systems for BEV, PHEV, HEV, and EREV architectures
Innovation in Battery Systems (Structure/Electrical/Thermal) – design, packaging, integration, safety and assembly
Battery system modeling, including new techniques and methods as needed.
Battery system synthesis: development of system and subsystem with features and specifications to meet advanced requirements on volumetric energy density, safety, thermal management, fast-charging, and cost.
Apply optimization techniques to assess and refine battery system performance and specifications
Breadboarding and integration of battery system hardware elements for proof-of-concept demonstration where needed
Support development of research strategy and technology roadmaps
Supervise prototype implementation activities in benches and vehicles
Scout and evaluate innovative technologies for the specified research areas
Effectively communicate results and progress in written and oral form
Document results of individual and team efforts for internal and external publications or patents
Procure and manage any required external contractor support