Battery Engineer

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 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

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