Senior Mechanical Engineer — Battery & BMS (Onsite, CA)

Space Vector Corporation; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

401(k)

PTO

EAP

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Space Vector Corporation is seeking a Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead full-cycle development of battery and charger products in a 100% onsite Simi Valley environment. The role focuses on high-energy-dense solutions for rugged terrain, requiring close collaboration with Electrical Engineers on BMS designs and customer requirements.

You will perform design, analysis, and testing, develop test procedures, and participate in design reviews with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering with 2 years of experience or graduate degree with 0–2 years of experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD with the ability to visualize and design in 3D; drafting with ASME Y14.5; CREO is a plus.
• Experience in FEA simulation encompassing thermal, shock, and vibration (Ansys preferred).
• Proven ability to design, test and run experiments – support testing of the design.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Email, Word, Excel).
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a future security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle development of battery and charger products from concept to production.
• Design, develop, analyze, and test battery and charger products, including high-energy-dense solutions for rugged terrain.
• Assist Electrical Engineers with Battery Management System (BMS) designs and requirements analyses.
• Engage with customers to capture requirements and present design progress in reviews.
• Create test procedures and testing plan, and conduct battery testing in lab or test facility.
• Perform failure analyses and root cause investigations.
• Support multiple programs concurrently.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

ANSYS

MS Office

Job description

Space Vector Corporation is seeking a Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer to lead full-cycle development of battery and charger products in a 100% onsite Simi Valley environment. The role focuses on high-energy-dense solutions for rugged terrain, requiring close collaboration with Electrical Engineers on BMS designs and customer requirements.

You will perform design, analysis, and testing, develop test procedures, and participate in design reviews with customers.