Senior Battery Engineer

Lumicity; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing clean energy manufacturing company in the Greater Baltimore area is seeking a Senior Battery Project Engineer. This role requires expertise in battery development, prototyping, and project management. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, advanced degrees in relevant fields, and a capacity to lead diverse teams. A passion for innovation in aerospace and defense applications is essential. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape cutting-edge battery technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in battery development and manufacturing.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Li-Ion cell and electrode design.
• Participate in prototype fabrication and testing.
• Lead development phases from concept to manufacturing.

Skills

Battery development

Project management

Prototyping

Electrochemical characterization

Leadership

Education

PhD or Master’s in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Battery Project Engineer

Location: Greater Baltimore area

My client is a dynamic company in the battery and clean energy manufacturing industry dedicated to the aerospace & defense, EV, unmanned aerial vehicles, and unmanned underwater vehicles sector. They are looking for someone who has a great balance of knowledge in hands on product development, custom battery design, manufacturing, cell technology, and high power applications. This candidate will be building prototypes, analyzing cell performance, project management, and leading a small team of junior engineers, technicians, and co-ops.

Responsibilities

• Develop Li-Ion cell and electrode design to meet the customer-specified electrical requirements for the rechargeable battery.
• Working experience with advanced battery materials such as high-energy cathode, silicon anode, and wide-temperature electrolytes.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrochemical characterization techniques is essential.
• Develop battery products from the first concept design stage, optimize cell performance, validate/qualification testing.
• Lead development phases, including design refinement, validation, and implementation in manufacturing settings.
• Demonstrate problem-solving ability and resolve battery performance/manufacturing issues. The ability to rapidly adapt to changes and promote new ideas to improve the latest/current products.
• Actively participate in prototype fabrication and testing for design analysis and validation in the cell manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in battery development and manufacturing environment
• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in a related field
• Exceptional organizational, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team
• CAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD - preferred
• US citizenship is required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Manufacturing