Battery Test Engineer

The role

The Battery Test Engineer will own battery validation strategy and safety testing for vehicle platforms. This role involves defining test requirements, building prototype hardware, and analyzing test data to drive engineering decisions.

What you will do

• Define the validation strategy for the system
• Design test methodologies for performance, reliability, durability, environmental, and abuse testing
• Build and bring up prototypes and test hardware hands-on
• Design fixtures, automation tools, and lab infrastructure
• Analyze test data and translate findings into design actions and risk assessments
• Partner with Battery Design, BMS, Systems, and Vehicle Engineering
• Coordinate with external test labs, certification agencies, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
• Set the standard for rigor, speed, and quality for the test engineering team

Required qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to bound problems from first principles using back-of-envelope reasoning
• Experience testing and validating complex electromechanical assemblies including batteries
• Strong hands-on capability building fixtures, instrumenting hardware, and debugging systems
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation including DAQs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, environmental chambers, and sensors
• Proficiency with Python or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis
• Experience defining validation strategies, writing test plans, and owning production readiness sign-off decisions
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Nice to have

• Deep understanding of lithium-ion cell behavior
• Hands-on cell characterization and abuse testing experience
• Familiarity with thermal simulation and model correlation
• Familiarity with battery safety and compliance standards such as UN 38.3, UL 1642/1973, SAE J2464, or equivalent
• Background in small EVs, two-wheelers, or light electric mobility platforms
• Experience managing technical relationships with external certification labs and regulatory agencies

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO
• FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership
• Dedicated insurance advocates
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) match

About the company

ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating vertically integrated, small EVs. The team is located in Silicon Valley.