Battery Management System (BMS) Architect

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Battery Management System Architect to lead the design and development of advanced BMS solutions for grid energy storage. This pivotal role involves optimizing performance and ensuring the safe integration of technologies across various battery types. You will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver cutting-edge energy storage solutions essential for grid stability and efficiency. If you are passionate about advancing grid-scale energy storage and have a strong background in battery management systems, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Professional Development

Challenging Careers

Competitive Compensation

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in battery management systems and grid-scale energy storage.
• Expert knowledge in BMS for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Strong understanding of grid interconnection standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of advanced BMS solutions for grid applications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for BESS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative energy storage solutions.

Skills

Battery Management Systems (BMS)

System Engineering

Grid Integration Standards

Communication Protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850)

Embedded Systems

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems or Energy Storage)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Battery Management System (BMS) Architect to spearhead the design and development of advanced BMS solutions tailored for our grid asset portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the overarching system architecture, ensuring the safe and seamless integration of our technologies into a variety of battery types, optimizing performance for grid applications, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative energy storage solutions that are essential to the stability and efficiency of the power grid.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and assessment of future BMS system architectures specifically for grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Create high-level functional product specifications based on grid requirements, safety standards, and the need for seamless integration with diverse battery technologies.
• Develop comprehensive architecture views of relevant BMS software and hardware components for BESS applications.
• Benchmark different BMS architectures and explore design options to optimize cost, performance, power, and size for our product portfolio.
• Design and develop advanced BMS control algorithms for optimal battery performance, safety, and longevity in grid-connected systems.
• Define specifications and requirements for the overall battery system within our BESS portfolio, ensuring safe integration of various battery chemistries.
• Lead the development and integration of BMS software that controls battery operation within our grid-connected systems.
• Ensure the BMS design facilitates the safe and efficient integration of our proprietary technologies into different battery types used in our BESS portfolio.
• Lead the analysis of potential innovation areas at the system, architecture, and software levels, focusing on advancements relevant to grid-scale energy storage.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and grid interconnection requirements for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Collaborate with firmware/software teams to program chargers and battery fuel gauges for grid applications.
• Support the development team in the implementation and seamless integration of the BMS software with our management systems.
• Stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in battery technology, BMS architectures, and grid energy storage standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within system engineering and product design in battery management systems, with a strong focus on grid-scale energy storage applications.
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated experience in BMS for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Prior experience working with utilities, energy storage developers, or grid operators in defining, implementing, or supporting Battery Management Systems is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of grid interconnection standards, power grid dynamics, and renewable energy integration
• Experience with communication protocols relevant to grid integration (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards for BESS (e.g., UL 9540, NFPA 855, IEC 62933).

Desired Characteristics

• Direct experience in microcontroller programming and embedded systems relevant to BMS.
• Familiarity with battery management algorithms and their interaction with hardware, firmware, application platform systems, and manufacturing practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of the detailed workings of different battery chemistries relevant to grid storage (e.g., Lithium-ion, Sodium-ion, etc.) and their limitations.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams comprising experts in battery technology, grid operations, and software engineering.
• Self-driven attitude with a strong business acumen and a passion for advancing grid-scale energy storage.
• Readiness to travel for customer meetings and internal team meetings as required.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in power systems or energy storage.
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools for battery and grid systems (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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