Senior Battery Safety Research Engineer - Data Center & BESS

International Association for Fire Safety Science; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The International Association for Fire Safety Science is looking for a Senior Research Engineer to enhance understanding and develop testing methodologies for battery safety, particularly focusing on lithium-ion systems relevant to data centers and renewable energy.

This role involves performing thermal and fire safety experiments and managing project activities, requiring a Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields. A full benefits package is offered, with a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of battery technologies, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
• Hands-on experience with battery fire testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform thermal and fire safety experiments at multiple battery scales.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare documentation.
• Manage project aspects including proposals, planning, execution, and reporting.

Skills

Battery fire testing

Thermal and fire safety experiments

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

High-voltage battery systems

Testing methodologies

Job description

The International Association for Fire Safety Science is looking for a Senior Research Engineer to enhance understanding and develop testing methodologies for battery safety, particularly focusing on lithium-ion systems relevant to data centers and renewable energy.

This role involves performing thermal and fire safety experiments and managing project activities, requiring a Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields. A full benefits package is offered, with a salary commensurate with experience.