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Voltaiq

Senior Battery Engineer

$107K - $146K/yr

The Sr. Battery Engineer is first and foremost a battery expert. They are ingrained in the battery industry and use their battery knowledge to work directly with customers and cross-functionally ...

Wing

Senior Battery Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

As an Senior Battery Engineer , you will join our nimble design team, which is tasked with building unmanned, autonomous delivery vehicles and their support systems. You will be responsible for ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

As a Sr. Battery Engineer based in Tustin, CA, the scope of your role will be focused on externally supplied battery packs. This opportunity will allow you to grow in the electro-mechanical space by ...

Wing

Senior Battery Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$211K - $224K/yr

As an Senior Battery Engineer , you will join our nimble design team, which is tasked with building unmanned, autonomous delivery vehicles and their support systems. You will be responsible for ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

As a Sr. Battery engineer, you will be responsible for components and assemblies related to hv battery packs built in our normal, il manufacturing plant. This opportunity will allow you to grow in ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

As a Sr. Battery Engineer based in Tustin, CA, the scope of your role will be focused on externally supplied battery packs. This opportunity will allow you to grow in the electro-mechanical space by ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

As a Sr. Battery Engineer based in Tustin, CA, the scope of your role will be focused on externally supplied battery packs. This opportunity will allow you to grow in the electro-mechanical space by ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

As a Sr. Battery engineer, you will be responsible for components and assemblies related to hv battery packs built in our normal, il manufacturing plant. This opportunity will allow you to grow in ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

As a Sr. Battery engineer, you will be responsible for components and assemblies related to hv battery packs built in our normal, il manufacturing plant. This opportunity will allow you to grow in ...

Safire

Senior Battery Engineer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

Overview As a Senior Battery Engineer, you will lead the development and commercialization of advanced battery systems from concept through production. You should possess broad knowledge of ...

Aetherflux

Sr. Battery Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site

The Role We're looking for a Battery Engineer to own the design, development, integration, and qualification of our spacecraft battery systems. You'll be responsible for developing reliable, high ...

Adden Energy

Senior Battery Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Battery Engineer to join our growing technical team and work to scale our technology. As a key member of our team, you will make a substantial impact on the company ...

Cowboy Space Corp.

Sr. Battery Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site

$167 - $230/hr

The Role We're looking for a Battery Engineer to own the design, development, integration, and qualification of our spacecraft battery systems. You'll be responsible for developing reliable, high ...

Motive Companies

Senior Battery Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

If you're passionate about battery technology and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges in a fast-moving startup environment, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Do * Lead the design and ...

Motive Companies

Senior Battery Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

If you're passionate about battery technology and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges in a fast-moving startup environment, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Do * Lead the design and ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior battery engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Battery Engineers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and optimize batteries and energy storage systems. They work with various battery chemistries, such as lithium-ion, to improve performance, safety, and lifespan. Their responsibilities often include leading research projects, overseeing testing and validation, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with other engineering teams. Senior Battery Engineers play a crucial role in industries like electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics.

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As a Senior Battery Engineer, you will frequently collaborate with teams across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, as well as with product management and manufacturing departments. These collaborations are essential for integrating battery systems into larger products, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that designs meet performance, safety, and cost targets. Effective teamwork and communication are crucial, as your input influences critical decisions throughout the product development cycle and directly impacts the success and reliability of the final product.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior battery engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Battery Engineer, you need a solid background in electrochemistry, materials science, and battery cell design, typically supported by an advanced degree in engineering or a related field. Mastery of battery simulation software, lab testing equipment, and familiarity with industry standards and certifications like ISO 9001 are commonly required. Strong project management, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication make someone stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for leading innovation, ensuring safety and reliability, and driving successful product development in a rapidly evolving energy sector.

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Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; certifications like PMP are commonBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; certifications less common
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing facilities, R&D departmentsDesign labs, testing facilities, R&D teams
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive, consumer electronics, energy storage companiesBattery manufacturers, automotive, electronics industries
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The main difference between a Senior Battery Engineer and a Battery Development Engineer lies in their experience level and responsibilities. Senior Battery Engineers typically oversee projects, lead teams, and have more strategic roles, while Battery Development Engineers focus on designing and testing new battery technologies. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in related environments within the battery and energy storage industries.

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Senior Battery Engineer

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Voltaiq
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$107K - $146K/yr

Full-time

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About Voltaiq
"The battery is the technology of our time." -The Economist
Voltaiq is an Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI) software company. Our data platform brings unprecedented analytics, visualization, and predictive capabilities to any company with a battery-powered business model. Our customers are world-leading brands - including global automakers (Mercedes-Benz), household-name tech giants (Google, Amazon), and major battery producers and their materials suppliers (Albemarle, Sila Nanotechnologies) - depend on Voltaiq software to accelerate product development, optimize performance, ensure safety and reliability, and unlock financial value in their products. Our high-powered team is composed of battery industry veterans, PhD scientists, a highly skilled product and engineering team, and an advisory board of C-level industry execs, all of whom are passionate about enabling the global energy transition. Voltaiq is a USA-based fully-remote company serving customers around the world.
About the role
  • The Sr. Battery Engineer is first and foremost a battery expert. They are ingrained in the battery industry and use their battery knowledge to work directly with customers and cross-functionally across the entire Voltaiq team. Using their domain expertise, the Sr. Battery Engineer interprets and translates the needs of the customer's battery team to deliver a fulfilling, valuable experience of the Voltaiq Product for customers.
  • The Sr. Battery Engineer is part of the customer success team, and works closely with sales, product, and engineering teams. This role owns ongoing technical projects for onboarding, supporting, and nurturing customers by configuring, integrating, and customizing battery analytics. The Sr. Battery Engineer is responsible for staying on top of trends across the battery industry, ensuring the Voltaiq product offering matches and exceeds those trends.

What you'll do
  • Build strong technical relationships with customers and establish technical partnerships with customer engineering teams, with the goal of helping Voltaiq's customers bring their products to market faster and develop best-in-class batteries and electrified products.
  • Onboard new customers to the Voltaiq platform and nurture and train customer engineering teams to maximize engagement.
  • Scope, develop, and implement integrations to help bring customer battery data into the Voltaiq platform.
  • Meet regularly with our customers to understand their objectives and the workflows, and work with the customer to achieve those workflows directly in Voltaiq.
  • Work closely with Customer Success Managers to ensure customer program goals are set and that goals provide value to the customer's engineering teams and customer's executive teams.
  • Work closely with Voltaiq's product management team to ensure the product is built to serve the specific battery analysis needs of our customers.
  • Deliver engaging and compelling product demonstrations, both in-person and via web conference, to existing customers to support them in their battery development processes.
  • Work cross functionally with the Voltaiq team to ensure battery knowledge is ingrained in all aspects of the organization.
  • Work directly with customers to support the sales team to win new or increase existing business.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years experience in the battery field and relevant engineering degree.
  • Up to 40% travel to customer sites for meetings and software integration projects.
  • Ingrained in the battery industry and comfortable working directly with customers.
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and drive technical projects to completion.
  • Superior creative problem solving and general troubleshooting capability.
  • 3+ years experience working with Python or similar programming languages.
  • Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple incoming requests and drive initiatives to their successful completion.
  • Desire and ability to thrive in a loosely structured, high-demand startup environment.
  • A passion for working to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
  • Fluency in English.

Voltaiq is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy, in all aspects of employment.

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