Senior Battery Engineer, BMS · Anduril

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:55:13 GMT
Engineering

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · $132,000 - $213,000 USD · onsite

We are seeking an experienced Senior Battery Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Battery Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development of energy storage systems, from concept to production. Your expertise in battery test equipment, BMS programming, and electrical circuit design will be essential in driving the success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive end-to-end energy storage system (ESS) development on extremely accelerated timelines

Collaborate with program teams to define actionable ESS requirements from user story/CONOPs

Execute and/or deliver the following ESS development artifacts/steps:

ESS requirements, battery cell selection and validation

Familiarity with ESS architecture and design concepts

Battery management system (BMS) requirements, BMS HW and FW/SW design, BMS SW feature plan/roadmap, BMS validation plan at bench and HIL level

Cell, module, and pack level validation plan. Support bring-up, test, debug, and vehicle integration

Ramp plan from development units to production

Sustain fielded ESSs with root cause analysis and data processing, drive countermeasures/design updates as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or fundamental Physical Sciences with applied application focus on energy storage technologies, with 5+ years of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting energy storage systems.

Competence with battery test equipment such as cell and pack cyclers, thermal chambers, battery health testers (EIS, ACIR, hi-pot, megger, etc)

One of the following: 1) Experience BMS programming cell modeling tools 2) Electrical circuit design/integrations experience.

Familiarity with common electrochemical energy storage materials, technologies and boundaries of operation

Knowledge of modern battery management system capabilities and requirements in HW and SW/FW

Experience in battery characterization methods: mission profile validation, equivalent-circuit model characterization, cycle/calendar life assessment, safety features, etc.

Understanding of UN38.3, NAVSEA S9310 and/or equivalent (UL, IEC) battery safety standards

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or fundamental Physical Sciences with a focus on energy storage technologies

Understanding and familiarity with MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464

Demonstrated experience in delivering robust, high-performance, energy storage systems with substantial technical ownership/contributions

Demonstrated experience in battery testing, modeling, controls, and BMS integration/operation

Salary Range: $132,000 - $213,000 USD

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.