Staff Electro-Mechanical Engineer - Battery Packaging

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
The Staff Satellite Battery Electro-Mechanical Engineer will participate in the development, building, and testing of E-Space satellite battery hardware. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering with at least 5 years of electro-mechanical design including battery pack design and mechanical work.    This position will report to the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Lead and will work closely with the Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, Test, and Manufacturing teams.  The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CA office. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Own the satellite battery product from clean sheet to flight. 
• Execute all aspects of battery pack electro-mech design including battery cell interconnect, packaging, thermal and electrical accommodation, leading design reviews, etc. 
• Produce drawings and documents including fabrication packages, interface control documents, assembly procedures, test procedures, certification reports, etc. 
• Design for thermal management and support thermal analysis. 
• Design for mass manufacturing and assembly of packs. 
• Execute UN38.3 certification tests. 
• Perform space product qualification, support production acceptance testing. 

What you bring to this role:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar. 
• 10+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering. 
• Skilled with CAD tools. 
• Expertise with battery cells and interconnect such as laser welding and ultrasonic bonding. 
• Expertise with module packaging including integrating PCBs and interconnect into enclosures. 
• Experienced with production levelDFx and FMEA. 
• Experience with mechanical and thermal stress-testing such as vibration, shock, and thermal cycling 
• Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment. 

Bonus points for the following:

• Experience with UN38.3 testing 
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar. 
• Expertise with rigid and flex PCB technologies, packaging, and interconnect. 
• Experience performing thermal analysis in Thermal Desktop, IcePak, Comsol, or similar tools. 
• Experience producing battery packs in high volumes. 
• Expertise with polymerics including epoxies and conformal coatings. 
• Experience designing for space environments. 

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office.  The target base pay for this position is $120,000 - $200,000 annually.  The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.    We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.   E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.  
Why E-Space is right for you:
As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success.  Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals.  In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.  
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their famil