Senior BMS Architect – Lead Battery Systems & Safety

Actalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Principal Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer to provide technical leadership, owning system-level architecture and long-term stewardship of advanced BMS solutions. This role requires directing cross-functional architecture decisions across firmware, electronics, and algorithms, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in scalable products.

You will lead multi-generation BMS platforms, drive technical direction, and mentor teams to deliver robust, safe, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years embedded systems experience.
• 7+ years with battery or energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Own BMS architecture and system-level design decisions.
• Define system-level BMS architecture and standards.

Skills

Embedded Systems

BMS Firmware

System Architecture

CAN Protocols

SPI/I2C

J1939/UDS

DFMEA/FTA

Troubleshooting

Real-Time Systems

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Relevant certifications or graduate coursework

Tools

DFMEA

FTA

Safety Standards (UL/IEC/ISO)

Job description

Actalent seeks a Principal Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer to provide technical leadership, owning system-level architecture and long-term stewardship of advanced BMS solutions. This role requires directing cross-functional architecture decisions across firmware, electronics, and algorithms, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in scalable products.

You will lead multi-generation BMS platforms, drive technical direction, and mentor teams to deliver robust, safe, and