Motive Workforce is partnering with an innovative Southern California technology company developing advanced battery systems for defense and commercial applications.
This is an opportunity to join a small, highly collaborative engineering team where you'll help develop next-generation battery technologies from concept through production. You'll work across electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and software disciplines to create rugged energy systems designed for mission-critical applications.
If you're passionate about battery technology and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges in a fast-moving startup environment, we'd like to hear from you.
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Lead the design and commercialization of advanced rechargeable battery systems from concept through production.
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Translate customer requirements into manufacturable battery solutions optimized for performance, reliability, safety, and cost.
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Design battery packs, electrical architectures, wiring diagrams, and system schematics.
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Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, quality documentation, and safety procedures.
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Analyze battery performance using data-driven engineering methods.
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Collaborate with cell suppliers, manufacturing partners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Support technical proposals, customer demonstrations, and engineering documentation.
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Contribute to patents, technical publications, and regulatory documentation.
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Mentor junior engineers as the engineering organization continues to grow.
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B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
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Hands-on experience designing, testing, and manufacturing lithium-ion battery systems.
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Strong understanding of:
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Battery Management Systems (BMS)
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Battery pack architecture
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High-voltage electrical systems
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Battery safety standards
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Experience creating:
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Electrical schematics
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Wiring diagrams
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Cable drawings
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System diagrams
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Experience designing custom PCBs and/or ASICs.
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Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
Experience with one or more of the following:
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Power electronics
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Battery pack electrical architecture
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High-voltage power distribution
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Cell integration
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Manufacturing process development
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Startup product development
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R&D through production launches
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SBIR or government-funded technology programs
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CMMC, ITAR, or FedRAMP environments
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Military, aerospace, automotive, or energy storage products
You'll join a small engineering organization where every engineer has significant technical ownership.
Projects span:
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Advanced battery systems
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Defense energy platforms
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AI-enabled energy technologies
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Embedded hardware
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Battery pack development
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Next-generation energy storage systems
Engineers here work across the full product lifecycle, from early concepts through manufacturing and deployment.
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On-site in Culver City, California.
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Fast-paced startup environment.
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Direct collaboration with hardware, software, manufacturing, and systems engineers.
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Opportunity to influence product direction and help build the engineering team as the company grows.
Annual Salary: $180,000 to $220,000
