Battery System Simulation Engineer

Kyyba; Windsor; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Term life insurance

Voluntary life and disability care

Pre-paid legal plan

Identity theft plan

Medical and dependent FSA

Work-visa sponsorship

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with potential HR

Job summary

Kyyba seeks a Battery System Simulation Engineer in Livonia, MI to develop, validate, and apply physics-based models of battery cells, modules, and packs. You will drive 1D/0D simulations, analyze data, and collaborate with design and test teams to improve performance and safety.

The role requires a Master’s degree and hands-on experience with battery simulation tools; strong communication skills and problem-solving ability are essential for cross-functional work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field from ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using simulation tools for engineering applications.
• Hands-on experience with 0D/1D battery simulation tools such as GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery fundamentals, including performance, thermal characteristics, and aging mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement physics-based and empirical models for simulating electrical, thermal, and degradation performance of lithium-ion battery systems.
• Conduct 1D simulation studies to evaluate battery behavior under various conditions.
• Analyze laboratory data to extract model parameters, validate results, and improve robustness.
• Perform sensitivity analyses, scenario simulations, and model-based evaluations for design decisions.
• Collaborate with cell, module, and pack design engineers to optimize system performance.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations summarizing methodologies and outcomes.
• Collaborate with product teams and share progress with stakeholders.

Skills

Simulation tools experience

Battery fundamentals

Modeling & analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

M.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/AE or Applied Physics

Tools

GT-SUITE

MATLAB/Simulink

Amesim

Job description

Battery System Simulation Engineer

About Kyyba

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description

Position title: Battery Simulation Engineer

Employment type: Full-time

As a Battery Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, validating, and applying electrical and thermal models of battery cells, modules, and full packs. Your work will directly support the development and integration of high-performance, safe, and reliable battery systems across various applications. This role requires a strong foundation in battery fundamentals, simulation techniques, high-voltage electrical circuits, and systems-level thinking. You will respond to technical requests using established tools and methodologies while also contributing to the development of new modeling approaches to address emerging challenges in battery safety and performance.

The responsibilities in this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement physics-based and empirical models for simulating the electrical, thermal, and degradation performance of lithium-ion battery systems.
• Conduct 1D simulation studies to evaluate battery behavior under various electrical, thermal, and environmental conditions, including fast charging, thermal events, and aging.
• Analyze laboratory test data to extract model parameters, validate simulation results, and improve model robustness.
• Perform sensitivity studies, scenario simulation, and model-based evaluations to support design and engineering decisions.
• Collaborate closely with cell, module, and pack design engineers, as well as test and control teams, to define requirements and optimize system performance.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations summarizing modeling methodology and simulation outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product teams and share progress and insights with stakeholders.

Basic qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Applied Physics from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using simulation tools for engineering applications.
• Hands-on experience with 0D/1D battery simulation and analysis tools such as GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim, or equivalent.
• Strong Understanding of lithium-ion battery fundamentals, including battery performance characteristics, thermal characteristics, and aging mechanisms.
• Fundamental understanding of HV electrical circuits, busbar design, and Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) functionality within a battery system.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience with optimization methods (DOE, parameter estimation, control optimization).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly present technical findings to cross-functional teams.
• Proven teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to solve complex technical problems using analytical and simulation-based approaches.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on battery systems, electrochemistry, or thermal management.
• Hands-on experience with battery testing methods, aging studies, and performance evaluation.
• Proficiency in developing and applying 0D/1D/3D simulation models for battery systems.
• Background in embedded controls, Kalman filters, or estimator design for SOC/SOH/SOP.
• Good overall knowledge of battery performance and thermal management.
• Good skills in programming with commercial software (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Visual C++).

Location

(Livonia, MI)

Disclaimer

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Term life
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Optional Pre-paid legal plan
• Optional Identity theft plan
• Optional Medical and dependent FSA
• Work-visa sponsorship
• Opportunity for advancement
• Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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