As a Staff Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of battery management system software. While this role will focus on BMS software, familiarity with BMS hardware is also a plus. You will develop and refine state estimation algorithms and embedded pack operation controls to ensure the optimal performance and safety of battery packs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high performance battery systems. You will mentor and guide a junior BMS software engineer to accomplish joint tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Develop state of charge, state of health, and state of power algorithms for lithium sulfur batteries
- Develop and maintain the embedded governing software for BMS controllers
- Lead integration efforts of BMS hardware and software with battery packs
- Test and validate BMS systems with lithium sulfur battery packs
- Collaborate across teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Write and maintain technical documentation
- Participate in technical reviews and guide the future of BMS development at Lyten
- Mentor a junior team member to accomplish BMS software development tasks
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
- 7 years (5 years with Master's/3 years with PhD) of experience in battery management system engineering
- Experience developing battery management system software and state estimation algorithms for battery packs
- Experience with BMS and battery modeling in Simulink, Model-in-the-Loop, and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing
- Familiarity with battery management system hardware
- Understanding of battery management system controls (e.g., cell balancing, protection)
- Knowledge of drone hardware and flight profiles a plus
- Strong computer programming skills
- Fundamental understanding of battery control algorithms and their individual shortcomings
- Ability to apply modified domain knowledge to a new battery chemistry
Physical Requirements:- Must be able to lift 24 lbs.
- Be able to work in a lab standing up to 8 hours each day.
Compensations Range: The expected base salary range for this position is between
$141,100.00 - $211,700.00
The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.
Disclosures: Pay Transparency Disclosure:This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)
Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
