Battery R&D Engineer - Space Systems & Thermal Control

Paragon Space Development Corp.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Space Development Corporation seeks a Battery R&D Engineer to develop battery technologies for aerospace and terrestrial uses, focusing on nominal thermal control and thermal runaway mitigation. The role leads requirements, architectures, and detailed specs, and guides testing, analysis, and supplier engagement across projects.

The candidate will plan research initiatives, evaluate performance, and communicate results to customers and partners, with opportunities to contribute to future

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in relevant engineering fields with 3+ years for PhD or 5+ years for Bachelor's.
• Experience leading proposals for US government customers or primes.
• Experience with thermal control system analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and analysis of system requirements; develop architectural approaches and detailed specifications for novel technologies.
• Oversee design, testing and analysis activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support supplier management with make/buy recommendations and coordinate engineering support throughout the lifecycle of the product.
• Plan research projects to develop concepts for future product designs and meet projected requirements.
• Present technical findings to customers and their technical advisors.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

System requirements analysis

Battery thermal design

Thermal management

Prototype development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Doctorate in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Thermal Desktop

FloCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Paragon Space Development Corporation seeks a Battery R&D Engineer to develop battery technologies for aerospace and terrestrial uses, focusing on nominal thermal control and thermal runaway mitigation. The role leads requirements, architectures, and detailed specs, and guides testing, analysis, and supplier engagement across projects.

The candidate will plan research initiatives, evaluate performance, and communicate results to customers and partners, with opportunities to contribute to future