Spacecraft Battery Systems Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Battery Engineer to develop new lithium-ion battery packs for next-generation space vehicles, open to all levels. You will contribute across concept to production in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment, with leveling commensurate to experience.

Responsibilities include owning the full lifecycle, interfacing with multiple teams, and generating electrical, structural, and thermal models to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• Years of professional experience in battery development.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery qualification and safety standards (UN 38.3).
• Hands on experience troubleshooting electronics.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

• Develop new lithium-ion battery packs to meet mission requirements
• Own full product lifecycle
• Interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams
• Generate electrical, structural, and thermal models

Skills

5 years experience qualifying space­-/

Harsh environment power electronics

Electromechanical assemblies

Hands on electronics troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Simcenter

ANSYS

Altium Designer

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking a Battery Engineer to develop new lithium-ion battery packs for next-generation space vehicles, open to all levels. You will contribute across concept to production in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment, with leveling commensurate to experience.

Responsibilities include owning the full lifecycle, interfacing with multiple teams, and generating electrical, structural, and thermal models to meet mission requirements.