Sr. Project Engineer - High Voltage (HV) Battery / Systems

AVL in North America; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) seeks a Senior Engineer specializing in High Voltage battery systems to lead design, development, integration, and validation of advanced energy storage for EVs, hybrids, and storage applications.

You will drive architecture, requirements, validation, and performance analyses, partnering with mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-performance battery systems across programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in HV battery systems, energy storage, or electrified powertrain development.
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technology, BMS, and HV safety principles.
• Experience with system engineering processes (requirements, V&V, FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of HV battery systems, including architecture, components, and integration.
• Define and manage system requirements, specifications, and validation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust system design.
• Oversee battery pack design including modules, BMS, thermal management, and safety systems.
• Conduct system-level simulations, modeling, and performance analysis.

Skills

HV battery systems

System engineering processes

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN bus logging

BMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Vector CANalyzer

Data analysis platforms

Job description

Job Description

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing solutions for e-mobility, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing solutions for e-mobility, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.

MTI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer specializing in High Voltage (HV) Battery and Systems to lead the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced energy storage solutions. This role is critical in delivering safe, efficient, and high-performance battery systems for electrified platforms, including EVs, hybrid systems, or stationary storage applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Roles

• Lead the end-to-end development of HV battery systems, including architecture definition, component selection, and system integration.
• Define and manage system requirements, specifications, and validation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software, thermal) to ensure robust system design.
• Oversee battery pack design, including modules, BMS (Battery Management System), thermal management, and safety systems.
• Conduct system-level simulations, modeling, and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and certification requirements.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities (DV/PV).
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to HV systems and battery performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team.
• Interface with suppliers and partners to ensure component quality and integration.
• Familiarity with automotive CAN bus; including CAN bus logging (using Vector CANalyzer or similar).

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in HV battery systems, energy storage, or electrified powertrain development.
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technology, BMS, and HV safety principles.
• Experience with system engineering processes (requirements, V&V, FMEA, etc.).
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CAD tools, and data analysis platforms.
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO 26262, UN 38.3, IEC/UL standards).
• Hands‑on experience with testing, validation, and troubleshooting of HV systems.

We Offer

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

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About Avl North America

AVL North America has a staff of more than 550 people and has four technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.