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Canoo

Sr. Battery Pack Test Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

Job Title Senior Battery Pack Test Engineer About Canoo Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone ... Develop detailed test plans for battery systems and components based on vehicle technical ...

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 ... You will be responsible for battery system excellence by leading the design, integration, and ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

Role Summary Join Rivian as a Sr. Battery Engineer within the ESS Product Excellence team, based in ... Maintain a system-level view of how hardware, BMS software, diagnostics, and vehicle usage patterns ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Tustin, CA

$115K - $158K/yr

Role Summary Join Rivian as a Sr. Battery Engineer within the ESS Product Excellence team, based in ... Support sustaining engineering for inproduction HV battery systems * Assist the team's liaison ...

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 ...

Canoo

Senior Battery Controls Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$83K - $110K/yr

Job Title Senior Battery Controls Engineer About Canoo Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone ... Develop high-quality firmware for battery management systems. * Lead troubleshooting and root cause ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL

As a Sr. Battery Engineer, you will be responsible for components and assemblies related to hv ... Willingness to expand upon existing knowledge base of electro-mechanical systems * Self-starter ...

Rivian

Staff Battery Systems Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

In this role, you will drive the sustaining engineering of HV battery systems that are already in production, with a heavy focus on field performance analysis, reliability, and service issue ...

Rivian

Staff Battery Systems Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

In this role, you will drive the sustaining engineering of HV battery systems that are already in production, with a heavy focus on field performance analysis, reliability, and service issue ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

As a Sr. Battery Engineer, you will be responsible for components and assemblies related to hv ... Willingness to expand upon existing knowledge base of electro-mechanical systems * Self-starter ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

As a Sr. Battery Engineer, you will be responsible for components and assemblies related to hv ... Willingness to expand upon existing knowledge base of electro-mechanical systems * Self-starter ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior battery systems engineer in the United States is $124,732.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Battery Systems Engineer vs Battery Design Engineer?

AspectSenior Battery Systems EngineerBattery Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; experience in battery systemsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; focus on battery design
Work EnvironmentSystems integration, testing, and validation in R&D or manufacturing settingsDesign and development of battery components and modules
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, energy storage

The Senior Battery Systems Engineer focuses on integrating and validating entire battery systems, ensuring performance and safety. In contrast, the Battery Design Engineer concentrates on creating and optimizing individual battery components. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often work within the same industries, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Sr. Battery Pack Test Engineer

Sr. Battery Pack Test Engineer

Canoo

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Senior Battery Pack Test Engineer
About Canoo
Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.
The "Canoo Way"
Canoo's success is the direct result of the disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 ("Important versus less important"), Act 30/30 ("Reduce waste and increase output"), and Live 90/10 ("We have each other's back"). We hire based on "MET" - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate, and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.
Job Purpose
In this role, you will be part of Canoo's Battery Pack Team within the Propulsion group and responsible for the electrical and mechanical testing of Battery Cells, Battery Modules, and Battery Pack and Energy Storage Systems. As the Sr. Battery Test Engineer, you will be expected to communicate cross-functionally across all engineering disciplines to engineer and deliver high-quality Battery Pack and Energy Storage Solutions(s) for vehicle production.
Responsibilities (80s of the Position)
  • Test battery cells Electrical and Mechanical (Including Thermal) performance
  • Test battery Module and Battery Pack design and components including Battery Disconnect Units, DC/DC Converter Battery Modules and Mechanical and Thermal Battery Pack components.
  • Perform battery testing activities such as Performance, Reliability, Safety, and Regulatory Tests
  • Develop detailed test plans for battery systems and components based on vehicle technical specifications, exploratory test requests and industry standards
  • Perform developmental test cases to explore boundary performance of battery systems
  • Creation of automated test scripts to validate battery features and functions
  • Record and analyze test data, document test findings, and support root cause analysis and issue resolution efforts
  • Develop in-house software and hardware tools required to monitor battery systems safely and consistently during testing
  • Design Tests Harnesses and test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, and instrumentation lists
  • Select and create specifications for components, tools, and setups to conduct various battery tests
  • Manage the vehicle validation process activities during the product design lifecycle from product concept to production launch
  • Specify data collection requirements and ensure test setups and test equipment gather specified data. Correlate life testing to life predictions, refining analysis/models, and collaborating with CAE engineers.
  • Support Cross-Functional Team Members as Needed

Required Experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Software or related field
  • 5 years' experience in a related field
  • Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Self-starter/ability to work independently
  • Multi-tasker, covers multiple projects at once

Preferred Experience
  • Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering Software or related field
  • 7 years of experience
  • Familiarity with various Cell Technologies and Chemistries
  • Familiarity with Battery Pack and Energy Storage Systems Electrical and Mechanical Design (Or similar electronics components)
  • Knowledge in vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN and isoSPI
  • Experience with CAN Communication tools (i.e. CANAlyzer, CANoe, CANape)
  • Hand-on experience operating HV Power Supplies, thermal chambers, and measurement tools (sensors, oscilloscope, data acquisition systems)
  • Experience creating schematics and designing fixtures for testing
  • Experience creating automation and data analysis scripts (C, Python, VBA, Arduino)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication with ability to create effective, data-driven reports.
  • Good problem-solving, and trouble-shooting skills
  • Strong drive to learn, willingness to ask questions & take initiative
  • Familiarity with ISO26262, functional safety

Travel Requirements
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% depending on program phase.

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
What's Cool About Working Here...
  • Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Equity Compensation
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.
Canoo maintains compliance with the OFCCP. As such, please feel free to review the following information:
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If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (214) 529-8055 or email us at TalentAcquisition@canoo.com
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