Senior Battery Engineer

AscendArc

Beaverton (OR)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A pioneering satellite communications startup in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of satellite battery systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with lithium chemistry batteries and DC-DC power converters. This essential role offers a competitive salary between $125,000 and $210,000 based on skills and experience, along with medical and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience developing lithium chemistry battery systems.
5+ years of experience designing DC-DC power converters and/or battery chargers.
Experience with industry standard electrical engineering and layout tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, prototyping, manufacturing, testing and qualification of a satellite battery system.
Work closely with engineering teams to develop complete, flight‑ready solutions.

Skills

Designing lithium chemistry battery systems

Designing DC-DC power converters

Using electrical engineering tools

Rapid prototyping

Education

BS or higher in electrical engineering

Tools

Altium

SIMPLIS

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery and Power

Join our growing team and be a part of revolutionizing the satellite communications industry. Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early member of our power systems team as an electrical engineer developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it.

AscendArc is a seed stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground‑breaking, fast‑paced, hardware‑rich environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, prototyping, manufacturing, testing and qualification of a satellite battery system including the battery pack, as well as charging, discharging, and Battery Management System (BMS). Work closely with the power systems engineering and mechanical engineering teams to develop a complete, flight‑ready solution.

Qualifications (required)

BS or higher in electrical engineering
5+ years of experience developing lithium chemistry battery systems
5+ years of experience designing DC-DC power converters and/or battery chargers
Experience with industry standard electrical engineering and layout tools
Located in the Portland, OR metro area (or willing to relocate)

Qualifications (preferred)

10+ years of experience developing lithium chemistry battery systems
10+ years of experience designing DC-DC power converters and/or battery chargers
Experience with multi‑kilowatt power systems
Experience with spacecraft power systems (PCDUs, solar arrays, etc.)
Knowledge of aerospace qualification processes
Knowledge of aerospace reliability analysis and industry practices
Deep knowledge of battery chemistries and performance parameters
Experience with rapid prototyping
Experience with Altium, SIMPLIS, etc.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $125,000-210,000. When determining an individual’s compensation, we consider several factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data, so pay for this role may vary from the amounts listed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AscendArc is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor or legally protected status.

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