Sr. Battery Systems Engineer (BMS/Accepting GC Candidates - No Clearance required)

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

113d • $132,000 - $213,000

About The Position

Anduril is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with expertise in energy storage subsystem development. Looking for a self-starter with technical experience in defense, aerospace, industrial or electrification industries to apply their skills to meet Anduril’s unique set of challenges. This individual will be responsible for energy storage development and systems engineering, from concept to production, while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals supporting the AD&S team. The engineer could also be involved in managing key vendor relationships, and ensuring performance and reliability in our cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or fundamental Physical Sciences with applied application focus on energy storage technologies, with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting energy storage systems.
• Competence with battery test equipment such as cell and pack cyclers, thermal chambers, battery health testers (EIS, ACIR, hi-pot, megger, etc)
• One of the following: 1) Experience with programming and modeling tools: Matlab, Simulink, and/or battery algorithm development. 2) Electrical circuit design/integrations experience.
• Familiarity with common electrochemical energy storage materials, technologies and boundaries of operation
• Knowledge of modern battery management system capabilities and requirements in HW and SW/FW
• Experience in battery characterization methods: mission profile validation, equivalent-circuit model characterization, cycle/calendar life assessment, safety features, etc.
• Understanding of UN38.3, NAVSEA S9310 and/or equivalent (UL, IEC) battery safety standards

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or fundamental Physical Sciences with a focus on energy storage technologies
• Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464
• Demonstrated experience in delivering robust, high-performance, energy storage systems with substantial technical ownership/contributions
• Demonstrated experience in battery testing, modeling, controls, and BMS integration/operation

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end energy storage system (ESS) development on extremely accelerated timelines
• Collaborate with program teams to define actionable ESS requirements from user story/CONOPs
• Execute and/or deliver the following ESS development artifacts/steps: ESS requirements, battery cell selection and validation
• Familiarity with ESS architecture and design concepts
• Battery management system (BMS) requirements, BMS HW and FW/SW design, BMS SW feature plan/roadmap, BMS validation plan at bench and HIL level
• Cell, module, and pack level validation plan. Support bring-up, test, debug, and vehicle integration
• Ramp plan from development units to production
• Sustain fielded ESSs with root cause analysis and data processing, drive countermeasures/design updates as needed

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees