Battery Software Engineer I - EV BMS & Controls

KARMA AUTOMOTIVE, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan (HMO, PPO & HDHP)

Health Savings Account & Flexible Sp.

401(k) with Employer Match

Relocation Assistance

Paid Holidays & Time Off

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Karma Automotive, Inc. seeks an Engineer I - Battery Software to assist design, development, integration and validation of BMS software for EV/HEV programs. You’ll contribute to requirements, model-based development, diagnostics and release docs under senior engineers, collaborating with systems, hardware, validation and vehicle teams.

The role emphasizes software safety, CAN signaling, testing and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or CS field.
• 0–2 years of embedded software, controls, batteries, EVs, or related experience.
• Foundational knowledge of model-based software development using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Basic understanding of embedded software development, debugging, and verification methods.
• Basic knowledge of high-voltage battery systems and CAN communication.
• Exposure to MIL/SIL/HIL testing or similar embedded testing methods.
• Ability to analyze technical data and document results clearly.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment and manage tasks to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain BMS functions for battery monitoring and control.
• Create test cases and execute unit, integration, bench, HIL and in-vehicle tests; document results.
• Support the verification of software safety mechanisms from functional safety requirements.
• Analyze test data and defects; identify root causes with team.
• Support BMS diagnostics and CAN communication development.
• Use version-control, issue-tracking, build, flashing, and calibration tools per team processes.
• Collaborate with battery hardware, vehicle integration, functional safety, and cybersecurity teams.
• Contribute to process improvement, tool development, and knowledge sharing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Model-based development

Embedded software

Debugging

CAN communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Control Systems, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng, CS, or related

Master's degree in engineering or CS

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANoe

Kvaser

AUTOSAR

Job description

Karma Automotive, Inc. seeks an Engineer I - Battery Software to assist design, development, integration and validation of BMS software for EV/HEV programs. You’ll contribute to requirements, model-based development, diagnostics and release docs under senior engineers, collaborating with systems, hardware, validation and vehicle teams.

The role emphasizes software safety, CAN signaling, testing and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.