High-Voltage Battery Systems R&D Engineer Underwater

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking Battery Systems R&D Engineers to design, develop, and test prototype battery systems for high power underwater vehicles. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safe integration of battery components into complex systems.

The role involves evaluating new chemistries, designing rigorous experiments, and producing detailed reports and validation plans for Navy, DoD, and IC customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required for higher level positions.
• No prior certifications required for these roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype new module and pack designs or improve existing ones for performance or safety.
• Evaluate new battery chemistries through literature reviews, partnerships, and benchmarking.
• Design experiments and testing protocols (performance, cycle life, thermal stability, electrical stress, vibration).
• Collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets to evaluate performance and identify root causes of issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and fabrication teams to integrate battery components into underwater vehicles.
• Prepare technical reports, schematics, SOPs, and validation plans.

Skills

High-voltage battery systems

Team collaboration

High-voltage design concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking Battery Systems R&D Engineers to design, develop, and test prototype battery systems for high power underwater vehicles. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safe integration of battery components into complex systems.

The role involves evaluating new chemistries, designing rigorous experiments, and producing detailed reports and validation plans for Navy, DoD, and IC customers.