Staff Electrical Engineer, Battery Management Systems

The Electrical Engineer for Battery Management Systems will design, develop, bring-up, integrate and validate controllers for high voltage management and safety critical systems. The successful candidate will work closely with control, software, system engineering teams to develop a new class of battery system. The candidates are comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic startup environment. You will be working on high impact battery system solutions with a wide range of projects.

Join us in building the future of energy.

About Cuberg

Cuberg builds high-performance energy solutions based on next-generation technology for the world’s most demanding battery applications. Cuberg technology, paired with the manufacturing excellence of parent company Northvolt, will help give rise to a new generation of mobility businesses and decarbonize hard-to-abate segments of the transportation industry.

Cuberg technology uses a lithium metal anode and proprietary liquid electrolyte to simultaneously solve the interlocking challenges of battery performance and manufacturability. While incumbent battery technologies, such as lithium-ion, can be too heavy and low-performing for use in aircraft, Cuberg’s battery cells are lightweight and high-performance. The technology is also compatible with industry standard manufacturing methods, enabling scalability, reliability and traceability across the value chain.

Cuberg and Northvolt believe that complete electrification will require a revolutionary spirit and a practical mind. We won’t just design the world’s best batteries—we will ship them at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the battery management system hardware including architecture, specifications, schematic, layout, bring-up, integration, verification and validation from prototype to production stage
• Design and develop the HV system hardware solution including architecture, parts selection, characterization and certification
• Assess novel technology for next generation battery application, prototype and evaluate the design techniques
• Perform functional safety analysis and FMEA
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to evaluate, implement, validate and optimize BMS performance with overall system design
• Communicate progress and results to stakeholders in a concise and effective manner

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or other related fields
• 3+ years of experience in battery management system architecture design and circuit development
• Industry experience designing and bring up safety critical complex electrical circuits
• Solid understanding of battery technologies and battery safety feature
• Strong experience in schematic, layout, component management
• Familiar with state of the art micro controllers and other critical BMS ICs application
• Experience in EMC testing and EMC analysis
• Familiar with programming language such as Python, Matlab or C
• Strong troubleshooting and PCBA rework skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on safety critical applications with full cycle development including certification including aerospace, vehicle, energy, etc
• Working experience and familiarity with BMS features, algorithms, diagnostics, and prognostic development
• Experience, understanding, and intuition for the electrochemical physics and thermals of lithium metal and lithium ion cells
• Experience with Functional safety, DO-254, DO-330, DO-331

Benefits

The target US compensation range for this full-time position is $127,000-$192,000 + equity + benefits. Compensation ranges are determined by level, role and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire cash compensation, individual pay is determined by additional factors including relevant job-related skills, experience and additional factors. Your recruiter will be happy to share more about about the salary range during your hiring process.

• Generous stock options
• Group health benefits that provide strong support for employee well-being and preventative care, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and flexible savings account plans
• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through both traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching
• Generous paid time off plans to renew and refresh through vacation, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave