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Electrical Engineer, Battery (Falcon & Dragon)

SpaceX· Falcon and Dragon Avionics & Software Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$105k - $140kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Electrical Battery Engineer on the Falcon & Dragon Avionics Hardware Development team focused on battery life cycle from development through production and launch, including design, reliability, and manufacturing, with opportunities to own components enabling SpaceX vehicles to safely reach space.

Responsibilities

  • Provide extreme ownership of battery assemblies for flight across all areas of the product life cycle
  • Support the development of battery management systems, battery pack designs, layouts, and electrical schematics from initial requirements to in-flight operation
  • Define manufacturing requirements, specifications, and validation from productions cells to full scale packs
  • Collaborate with partner teams and programs on cell selection, pack configuration, and system integration
  • Drive changes to electrical schematics and mechanical drawings that improve reliability and manufacturability
  • Design test setups and execute hardware validation through benchtop, environmental testing, and abuse testing campaigns
  • Optimize pack level system operation for degradation and reliability
  • Derive engineering justification to resolve production issues throughout assembly, test, and vehicle integration

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 1+ years of experience in hardware design (academic projects, internships, and professional experience all qualify)
  • 1+ years of experience with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes)

Skills

Nice to have:Battery management systems (BMS) design & integrationPassive Propagation Testing (PPR) and Battery Abuse TestingMATLAB or PythonElectrical simulation softwareCircuit blocks (filters, power supplies, microcontrollers)Project managementCommunication and documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Discretionary bonuses and stock-based incentives
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Various discounts and other perks
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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