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Archer

Sr. Battery Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144K - $198K/yr

Design high voltage battery pack components from start to finish across multiple aircraft programs in both commercial and defense applications * Collaborate with key stakeholders such as CAE ...

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Battery Design Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · Remote

$180K - $250K/yr

We're looking for Battery Design Engineers (all levels) to architect and build highly integrated electromechanical hardware for micromobility battery systems. This is a high ownership engineering ...

Meta

Mechanical Design Engineer: Battery Design

Redmond, WA · On-site

$173K - $245K/yr

The Meta Robotics Hardware team is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with an emphasis on lightweight battery pack design, thermal management, performance testing, and bringing battery designs from ...

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Program Manager - Custom Battery Design & Manufacturing

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex custom battery design and manufacturing projects. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background ...

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How much do battery design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for battery design in the United States is $21.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Battery Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Battery Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrochemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, battery simulation tools, and testing equipment is typically required, along with experience in industry standards such as ISO or IEC. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities help engineers excel in collaborative and innovative environments. These skills are essential to ensure reliable, safe, and high-performance battery systems in rapidly evolving energy and automotive sectors.

What is the difference between Battery Design vs Battery Testing?

AspectBattery DesignBattery Testing
Primary FocusDeveloping and designing new battery systems and componentsEvaluating and testing battery performance, safety, and durability
Required SkillsElectrical engineering, materials science, CAD softwareTesting protocols, data analysis, safety standards
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, R&D facilities, engineering teamsTesting labs, quality assurance departments
Industry UsageBattery manufacturers, automotive, consumer electronics

Battery Design involves creating new battery concepts and specifications, while Battery Testing focuses on assessing the performance and safety of batteries through rigorous testing. Both roles are essential in the battery development process and often collaborate within the same industry sectors.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in battery design, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in battery design often encounter challenges such as optimizing energy density while ensuring safety and longevity, staying updated on evolving materials technology, and meeting stringent industry standards. Balancing cost-effectiveness with innovative design can also be demanding. These challenges are typically addressed by collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams—including chemists, mechanical engineers, and materials scientists—engaging in thorough prototyping and testing, and continuously learning through research and professional development.

What is battery design?

Battery design is the process of creating and optimizing batteries for specific applications, focusing on aspects such as capacity, size, weight, safety, and efficiency. It involves the selection of materials, configuration of cells, electrical connections, and integration with management systems. Battery designers work to balance performance, cost, and environmental impact to meet the requirements of devices ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles. The field is multidisciplinary, combining knowledge from chemistry, engineering, and electronics to create innovative energy storage solutions.
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Infographic showing various Battery Design job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Internship, 66% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $45,046 per year, or $21.7 per hour.
Battery Design Engineer

Battery Design Engineer

Altair Engineering, Inc.

Troy, MI • Hybrid

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Battery Design Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Ann Arbor, MI is looking for a Battery Design Engineer. This is a direct hire/contract position.

What You Will Do:

Our Client's Powertrain Design & Evaluation (PDE) is looking for a passionate, highly motivated powertrain engineer to work on high voltage battery development. The primary responsibility of this role is to work on HV batteries for Our Client's on-going efforts for Mobility solutions and our automotive products. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, the person in this role will support PDE's objective to provide highly competitively designed battery packs to our customers to achieve our Carbon Neutrality goals.

What you'll be doing:

  • Development & Localization of high voltage (HV) battery pack or components for next gen electrified Vehicles (xEVs: Hybrid Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, Battery Electric, and Fuel Cell) or non-automotive mobility projects.
  • Build a set of requirements for a High Voltage (HV) battery pack or components. You will be working with various cross functional departments in both Our Client's Motor North America and Our Client's Motor Corporation.
  • Develop a HV battery pack or components with a 3rd party supplier ensuring that the supplier meets Our Client's requirements while staying on project schedule.
  • Battery pack or component packaging, fastening, performance, strength and durability studies through close collaboration with other groups in USA and Japan.
  • Build a validation plan with a supplier and ensure that the tests are done according to Our Client's expectations and the results meet Our Client's requirements.
  • Visit supplier's manufacturing site to ensure that the process meets design intent and Our Client's expectations for high quality.
  • Identify and implement innovative methods and technologies for Our Client's future battery packs through competitor benchmarking.

Basics:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience of developing parts with suppliers, affiliates, or Our Client's Motor Corporation (TMC; Japan) - 2 years.
  • Effective project management and time management skills- 2 years.
  • Beginner or higher CAD skills (CATIA V5).

Preferred:

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (10%).
  • Full project cycle developing a product from concept phase to production- 1 project (20%).
  • 2 years of experience in Our Client's Powertrain Division (40%).
  • Completion of OCBP (Our Client's Business Practice) (30%).

How You Will Be Successful:

  • Envision the Future
  • Communicate Honestly and Broadly
  • Seek Technology and Business "First"
  • Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world's most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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