BMS Design Release Engineer

Slate Auto

$90K — $120K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or related engineering field
  • 6+ years of experience in EV powertrain, vehicle controls, or battery system development
  • Strong experience in model-based development and control strategy development
  • Familiarity with HV battery systems and BMS functions
  • Experience with CAN communication and data analysis tools
  • Understanding of requirements development and ASPICE processes
  • Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination with suppliers and internal teams for BMS development
  • Own BMS design release responsibilities with focus on performance
  • Define and manage BMS functional and system requirements
  • Collaborate to develop BMS control strategies and system interfaces
  • Drive integration of BMS with propulsion and thermal systems
  • Support development of BMS algorithms such as SOC estimation
  • Lead issue resolution across component and vehicle levels
  • Develop validation strategies including in-vehicle validation
  • Analyze vehicle data to improve system performance

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge EV technologies
  • Engagement with suppliers and industry leaders
  • Impactful role in shaping vehicle performance and efficiency
Full Job Description
  • Engineer capable of owning BMS design and integration from concept through vehicle validation, with strong linkage to vehicle-level performance and behavior
  • Strong background in EV propulsion systems, HV battery systems, and system-level controls, including SOC estimation, torque/power coordination, and thermal interaction
  • Experience bridging system requirements, control strategies, and in-vehicle behavior using simulation, testing, and data analysis
  • Familiarity with BMS functionality, control logic, diagnostics, and integration within vehicle control architecture
  • Strong experience with model-based development (Simulink/MATLAB), HIL/MIL validation, and in-vehicle testing
  • Comfortable working with CAN communication, diagnostics (UDS/CCP), and data analysis tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, CAPL, Python)
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional issue resolution across software, controls, system, and vehicle integration teams
  • Experience working within structured development processes (ASPICE, requirements management tools such as Polarion/JIRA)
  • Hands-on, systems-oriented engineer with strong debugging, validation, and root cause analysis capability


WHAT YOU GET TO DO
  • Lead coordination with suppliers and internal development teams for BMS hardware and software development
  • Own BMS design release responsibilities with strong focus on system integration, control behavior, and vehicle-level performance
  • Define, manage, and align BMS functional and system requirements to meet vehicle propulsion, range, and thermal performance targets
  • Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to develop and integrate BMS control strategies, diagnostics, and system interfaces
  • Drive system-level integration of BMS with propulsion, thermal, and vehicle control systems
  • Support development and refinement of BMS-related algorithms, including SOC estimation, power limits, and thermal control strategies
  • Lead issue investigation and resolution across component, pack, and vehicle levels using simulation, HIL, and vehicle data
  • Develop and execute validation strategies, including MIL/HIL testing, in-vehicle validation, and diagnostic verification
  • Analyze vehicle and battery data to evaluate system performance, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions
  • Manage change control, requirements updates, and release documentation in alignment with program milestones
  • Support vehicle testing activities including range, thermal, and drivability validation to ensure BMS performance meets targets


WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or related engineering field
  • 6+ years of experience in EV powertrain, vehicle controls, or battery system development
  • Strong experience in model-based development, control strategy development, and system validation (MIL/HIL/vehicle)
  • Familiarity with HV battery systems and BMS-related functions such as SOC estimation, diagnostics, and thermal interaction
  • Experience with CAN communication, diagnostics, and data analysis tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, CAPL, Python)
  • Experience supporting vehicle integration, propulsion performance, and system-level validation activities
  • Strong understanding of requirements development, tracking, and issue management (Polarion, and ASPICE processes)
  • Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and drive issue resolution across software, hardware, and vehicle teams
  • Experience with simulation, vehicle modeling, and performance analysis (range, efficiency, thermal behavior)
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to move seamlessly between simulation, software, and in-vehicle validation

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