SpaceX · 10 hours ago
Battery Engineer - Battery Cells, Satellites (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Battery Engineer to optimize the next generation of battery cells for the Starlink satellite program. This role involves defining and ensuring the performance and lifetime of battery cells to maximize their utility over the vehicle's life.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Guide battery cell-level development roadmap to maximize Wh/kg and lifetime
Benchmark existing and future cell technologies against Starlink requirements
Identify primary degradation modes, optimizing pack-level operation & future ground tests
Accelerate testing from initial characterization through long-duration cycling
Conduct cell teardowns and sample preparation for materials characterization
Define manufacturing requirements, specifications, and validation of production cells
Expand cell modelling capabilities through semi-empirical and physics-based modelling
Collaborate with teams covering abuse testing, on-orbit operation, cell-to-pack design, and thermal analysis to achieve high-reliability operation of millions of cells in orbit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or another STEM discipline
3+ years of hands-on work with lithium-ion battery cells (co-op/thesis work can apply)
1+ years of professional experience with battery cell-level manufacturing or testing (co-op/thesis work can apply)
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
Must be willing to travel as needed
Preferred
Advanced degree in Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or another STEM discipline
Proficiency in MATLAB or Python, with strong numerical methods experience
Experience with industry-standard battery cycling equipment and test techniques
Experience with battery degradation mode analysis, both destructive & nondestructive
Experience with design of experiments, statistical process control, and process qualification
Familiarity with battery cell manufacturers and industry trends
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
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