First Mode develops high-voltage (400.. 800 VDC), high power and high energy (~500 kWh) lithium-ion based battery systems to help in our overall solution for our decarbonization products.

As a Principal Battery Systems Engineer you are tasked to develop custom full cell-to-pack Battery systems not just cells.

This is not solely a requirements management / paper-pushing job; you will be performing detailed engineering design and analysis of the whole battery system. A working knowledge of the entire battery system – chemistry, thermal management, battery management system, communications, etc. 

Position Responsibilities

• Design battery solutions for First Mode electric vehicle and other platforms
• Work closely with key external partners (cell, modules)
• Support internal battery research and development efforts.
• Act as a bridge between Modeling / Simulation and Engineering by mapping simulation results to battery requirements and supporting energy/power analysis
• Mentor and serve as a technical subject matter expert on battery systems
• Create / support creation of verification and validation plans for battery systems (module and pack level)
• Support design for manufacturing manufacturing hand off for battery systems

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in the design and implementation of battery or battery management systems, preferably in automotive, industrial, Solar or similar electric powertrain applications 
• Proficiency in using test equipment (cyclers, load banks, power supplies, etc.) and software to perform battery bring-up and testing
• Experience with high-voltage (400.. 800 VDC), high power and high energy (100 - 200 kWh) lithium-ion based battery systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in development of vehicle electrical / electronic (E/E) systems and architectures
• Strong understanding of battery systems architectures / experience in ‘clean-sheet’ design
• Experience in requirements management and other complex technical project management tools (e.g., JAMA, JIRA, DOORS)
• Hands-on experience in the design, development, and test of high-power battery systems
• Programming experience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python)
• Experience through a complete product lifecycle (requirements, design, build, test, manufacturing)

Location

• This position will be located at First Mode’s headquarters in Seattle, WA and will be required to work in office >60% of working hours

Total Rewards

Base Salary Range: $178,500 - $210,000

Benefits & Perks

• Annual bonus incentive
• Equity-based awards
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution from the start of employment
• Flexible PTO with 12 weeks of supplementary paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits (parking & public transportation)
• A culture that encourages professional growth with learning and development reimbursements
• Open and collaborative workspace with free office snacks and lunches
• Hybrid work model

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