Staff/Principal Battery Systems Engineer

Gotion, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Staff/Principal Battery Systems Engineer to lead system-level HV battery development and integration.

You will translate vehicle requirements into battery-system targets, coordinate across cells, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and BMS teams, and own DFMEA and design reviews. The role requires 7+ years in EV batteries or related automotive systems, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication with OEM teams.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to translate vehicle/OEM requirements into battery-system requirements and targets.
• Experience integrating multiple engineering disciplines for system-level decisions.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, data-analysis, and verification across HV battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as system-level technical lead for high-voltage battery development and integration.
• Translate vehicle requirements into battery-system requirements across cell, mechanical, electrical, thermal, BMS interfaces.
• Own requirement decomposition, traceability, and change impact at system level.
• Define battery performance targets: energy, power, voltage, current, charging, temperature, aging, safety limits.
• Lead cross-functional architecture studies across performance, safety, durability, packaging, cost, and manufacturability.
• Integrate inputs from Cell, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, CAE, Validation, Manufacturing, and customer teams.
• Lead interface with BMS and controls teams for operating limits and sensing.
• Lead system DFMEA, risk reviews, and design reviews.
• Define system verification methods and support DVPR and validation planning.
• Analyze cell, pack, BMS, simulation, and test data to identify limitations and root causes.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution and corrective actions to closure.
• Ensure alignment between customer specs, Gotion requirements, releases, and production configurations.
• Support vehicle launch, production ramp-up, and field issue resolution.
• Help establish battery systems engineering practices and mentor engineers across programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

System-level thinking

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or related discipline

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Job description

Staff/Principal Battery Systems Engineer

Irvine, California

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

This position may be filled at the Staff, Senior Staff, or Principal level, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, technical depth, and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the system-level technical lead for high-voltage battery development and integration.
• Translate vehicle and customer requirements into battery-system and subsystem requirements across cell, mechanical, electrical, thermal, BMS interfaces, validation, and manufacturing.
• Own requirement decomposition, allocation, traceability, verification, and system-level change impact.
• Define and integrate battery performance targets, including energy, power, voltage, current, charging, temperature, aging, and safety limits.
• Lead cross-functional architecture and technical trade studies across performance, safety, durability, packaging, cost, and manufacturability.
• Integrate inputs from Cell, Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, CAE, Validation, Manufacturing, and customer engineering teams into a consistent system solution that meets customer requirements.
• Lead the technical interface with BMS and controls teams for battery operating limits, capability maps, sensing, diagnostics, protection thresholds, and other constraints.
• Lead system DFMEA, technical risk reviews, and system-level design reviews.
• Define system verification methods and support DVP&R and validation planning.
• Analyze cell, pack, BMS, simulation, test, and vehicle data to identify system limitations and root causes.
• Lead cross-functional technical issue resolution and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Ensure consistency between customer specifications, Gotion requirements, design releases, validation plans, and production-intent configurations.
• Support vehicle launch, production ramp-up, and field issue resolution.
• Help establish battery systems engineering practices and mentor engineers across programs.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in EV batteries, high-voltage battery systems, electrified powertrains, or related automotive systems.
• Strong understanding of HV battery architecture, including cells, pack mechanical systems, HV/LV electrical systems, thermal management, charging, BMS interfaces, and vehicle integration.
• Demonstrated experience translating vehicle or OEM requirements into battery-system requirements and technical targets.
• Strong understanding of battery performance and the interaction between cell capability, voltage, current, SOC, temperature, aging, thermal performance, and vehicle demand.
• Proven ability to integrate multiple engineering disciplines and make sound system-level technical decisions.
• Experience with requirements, architecture, validation, vehicle integration, or technical issue resolution for complex automotive systems.
• Strong technical problem-solving, data-analysis, and root-cause capability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with OEM engineering organizations.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with major EV or automotive OEM battery programs.
• Experience at an OEM, battery manufacturer, automotive Tier 1, or EV technology company.
• Experience with BMS hardware and software interfaces.
• Familiarity with battery capability maps, power limits, charging limits, DVP&R, DFMEA, ISO 26262, and requirements-management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion.

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.

Expected Pay Range

$100,000 - $180,000 USD

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.