Battery R&D Engineer, Thermal Systems for Space

Paragon Space Development Corp.

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Paragon Space Development Corporation seeks a battery R&D engineer to develop battery technologies for aerospace and terrestrial uses with emphasis on nominal thermal control and thermal runaway mitigation. The role leads requirements, architecture and detailed specs, while guiding proposals, design concepts, and testing in a hands-on environment.

The engineer will coordinate lifecycle support, supplier interactions, and transition plans, aligning technical progress with customer requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering with related experience.
  • Advanced degrees or PhD strongly considered for higher seniority.
  • 3+ years leading proposals for US government customers or prime contractors.
  • Experience with thermal control system analysis/design and battery tech.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication with customers and teammates.
  • US citizen or permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of R&D programs ensuring technical quality and schedule alignment.
  • Develop battery technologies for spacecraft, spacesuits, aircraft, or military use.
  • Apply heat transfer and thermodynamics to battery thermal design and runaway mitigation.
  • Oversee design, testing and analysis activities across projects.
  • Lead transition plans and collaboration with internal/external partners.

Skills

5+ years exp
R&D leadership
Thermal analysis
Thermal Desktop
FloCAD
Heat transfer
Chem/battery tech
Proposal leadership
Strong communication
US citizen/PR

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's degree in engineering
Doctorate in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks
Thermal Desktop
FloCAD

Job description

Paragon Space Development Corporation seeks a battery R&D engineer to develop battery technologies for aerospace and terrestrial uses with emphasis on nominal thermal control and thermal runaway mitigation. The role leads requirements, architecture and detailed specs, while guiding proposals, design concepts, and testing in a hands-on environment.

The engineer will coordinate lifecycle support, supplier interactions, and transition plans, aligning technical progress with customer requirements

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