Battery Engineer (Falcon & Dragon) Verified today
Battery Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
As a Battery Engineer on the Falcon & Dragon Avionics Hardware Development team, you will have the unique opportunity to explore all areas of a battery's life cycle from development through production and launch by engaging in multiple disciplines with a focus on design, reliability, and manufacturing. In addition to designing new assemblies from scratch, you will analyze and troubleshoot electronic and pack assemblies, define and optimize new processes, design circuits, fixtures and tools, and identify opportunities for improvement in both products and processes. You will own a wide variety of components that enable SpaceX vehicles to provide the safest and most reliable access to space.
Responsibilities
- Provide extreme ownership of battery assemblies for flight across all areas of the product life cycle
- Support the development of battery pack designs, layouts, and electrical schematics from initial requirements to in-flight operation
- Define manufacturing requirements, specifications, and validation from production cells to full scale packs
- Collaborate with partner teams and programs on cell selection, pack configuration, and system integration
- Drive changes to electrical schematics and mechanical drawings that improve reliability and manufacturability
- Design test setups and execute hardware validation through benchtop, environmental testing, and abuse testing campaigns
- Optimize pack level system operation for degradation and reliability
- Derive engineering justification to resolve production issues throughout assembly, test, and vehicle integration
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- 1 or more years of experience in hardware design (academic projects, internships, and professional experience all qualify)
- 1 or more years of experience with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery cells, cell balancing, and BMS integration
- Experience with Passive Propagation Testing (PPR) and Battery Abuse Testing
- Proficiency in MATLAB or Python with strong numerical methods experience
- Familiarity with JSC-20793 and SMC-S-16
- Experience with electrical simulation software such as LTspice or SIMetrix
- Knowledge of common circuit blocks including filters, power supplies, and microcontrollers
- Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
- Familiarity managing projects from start to finish
- Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Creative problem solver capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range:
- Electrical Engineer/Level I: $105,000 to $122,500 per year
- Electrical Engineer/Level II: $120,000 to $150,000 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.