About this opportunity
Aptera Motors Corp lists this Sr Staff Engineer, Battery opportunity in carlsbad, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
is dedicated to building a future where every journey is powered by the sun. We specialize in creating solar electric vehicles that revolutionize the way we travel, providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.
Company Culture
is built on transparency, ethical treatment of one another, a bias for action, and leading by example.
About the role
Seeking a highly experienced Sr Staff Engineer – EV Battery System to set the technical strategy and architecture for Aptera's battery systems and to serve as the organization's senior-most technical authority on battery design, integration, and performance, overseeing the full program lifecycle from concept to series production.
What you'll do
Define and own the technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap for Aptera's battery systems, driving cell selection, pack topology, and thermal management strategy across current and future vehicle programs
Lead the design and integration of battery systems and components, including enclosures, modules, busbars, and thermal management systems, from concept through series production
Serve as the senior technical authority for battery engineering, providing final review and sign-off on complex design decisions and resolving cross-functional technical escalations
Set technical standards, design practices, and best practices for the vehicle battery system; mentor engineers to grow the team's design and release capabilities
Lead FMEAs and other risk assessment and mitigation efforts to identify and address potential design risks at the system and component level
Direct and coordinate work with internal engineers/designers and external service providers to create, develop, validate, and release battery components for prototyping and series production
Control design revision governance for parts and assemblies, ensuring tight traceability between design and part across the battery organization
Use 3DExperience (or Catia V6) to perform 3D modeling, 2D drawings, 3D part design, and 3D assembly design studies, and review the work of other engineers for design integrity
Design components and systems for function, performance, durability, and quality in compliance with appropriate industry standards
Own the creation and execution of design validation plans (DVP&Rs) and process validation plans across the battery system portfolio
Guide sourcing decisions with purchasing and quality, ensuring components come from reputable suppliers and integrate with the manufacturing plan
Devise or collaborate with suppliers to devise testing that verifies battery components, including safety and abuse testing
Participate directly on battery frame and structure design and development. Drive the battery system module design, engineering and development
Work closely with other departments, including manufacturing, quality, simulation, project management, and the vehicle integration team, to align battery design with vehicle-level requirements
Ensure battery components and suppliers fulfill PPAP and comply with IATF 16949
Coordinate test activities, equipment, and facilities with third parties to achieve program goals
Document processes and procedures in knowledge sharing tools such as Confluence
Plan and execute work breakdown, and help prioritize the battery engineering team's workload, in task management tools such as Jira
Qualifications
Hands-on technical leader on battery systems for EV, with a demonstrated ability to set technical direction and rally teams toward our collective objectives
Extensive, hands-on experience with automotive high-voltage battery systems, including cell chemistry, module and pack design, and thermal management
Deep experience with automotive systems and component design, analysis, and validation across multiple vehicle programs
Strong command of mechanical and electrical schematics
Expert-level proficiency with 3D CATIA V6 (3DX) software and generating 2D drawings
Extensive experience with PLM/PDM tools
Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and outcomes across teams without formal authority
Track record of mentoring and developing other engineers
Self-motivation and desire for continuous improvement
Excellent technical and interpersonal communication, including the ability to convey complex tradeoffs to engineering leadership
Evidence of being a self-starter and bringing complex, ambiguous projects to completion
Ability to thrive in fast-paced and resource-constrained environments
Extensive experience testing and validating high-voltage battery systems
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient with 3DExperience/CATIA V6
Demonstrated experience performing or interpreting FEA/FEM is a plus
Proficiency with task management tools (Jira is a plus)
Experience with cell development, cell selection, or supplier qualification for EV, aerospace, or energy storage platforms
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant engineering discipline
Familiarity with SAE, FMVSS, UN 38.3, or other regulatory standards governing traction batteries
Experience developing thermal runaway or propagation mitigation strategies
Team Structure
Senior individual contributor and technical lead for the battery engineering program; sets technical direction, reviews and approves designs. Collaborate closely with onsite and remote engineers and technicians, and with Powertrain, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, to achieve program and company goals. Partner directly with engineering leadership on program-level strategy and tradeoffs.
Required Experience
12+ years of experience in electric vehicle or automotive battery systems engineering, spanning multiple successful production programs
6+ years of experience as a design and release engineer or equivalent, including leading component- or system-level programs from concept to series production
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in automotive, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred
Salary + Benefits
Market competitive compensation package
Fully funded benefits package for employee + dependents
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Worksite address
carlsbad, CA, 92002, US
Who can apply
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