Director of Systems Engineering, Battery Engineering

Position Overview

Proterra is looking for a talented Systems Engineering Manager with capabilities in hardware, software and controls to lead our Systems Engineering and Cell Engineering teams. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, team oriented, and is seeking an atmosphere conducive to learning and growth. The ideal candidate should have experience with systems engineering tools, simulation tools, and should be comfortable working hands-on in the lab as needed.

About The Role – You Will

• Develop a vision for Systems Engineering at Proterra, including architecture, requirements, data, and cell engineering
• Build & manage a Systems Engineering team to effectively manage the organizations needs across the architecture, requirements, data, and cell engineering domains
• Define, manage, and release requirements for development of battery systems, as well as supporting ancillary components and subsystems.
• Support test and validation teams with the verification and validation of system requirements.
• Support definition of battery system architecture, battery diagnostics, and battery algorithm development.
• Support the selection, integration, and validation of battery cells into our battery systems through requirements definition, characterization, and algorithm development.
• Support development of DFMEA, hazard and risk assessment, technical safety concept, and other safety analysis documentation.
• Support technical design leads with the translation of system requirements into the design of battery systems and components.
• Support execution of characterization tests, post-processing and analysis of test data, and generation of test reports.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer(s) and Product Manager, as well as hardware, software, and validation teams to ensure proper implementation and validation of new features, components, behaviors, and controls algorithms.
• Provide troubleshooting support for battery system issues that occur in the test lab, in the field, and on the manufacturing line.
• Support execution of battery characterization tests, postprocessing and analysis of test data, and generation of test reports.
• Provide integration support for battery application projects – support technical feasibility studies, create interface documents, conduct system simulations and analyses, troubleshoot integration issues
  
  

About Our Group

• This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The Battery Technology Team’s work is guided by our team values:
• Purpose: We work towards a sustainable future for all by leading battery technology development and enabling electrification in every sector of transportation.
• Initiative: We encourage taking ownership to find creative solutions to challenges. We’re not afraid to fail.
• Humility: We recognize when we’re not the expert, ask for help when needed, and change our minds when we get new information.
• Critical Thinking: We are both creative and analytical. We break problems down to the fundamentals and question assumptions.
• Intellectual Challenge: We are continuously learning and growing so that we can strategically tackle hard problems that push the industry forward.
• Community & Diversity: We actively work to build a supportive space where people from diverse backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work, connect meaningfully, and grow both as individuals and as a group.
• Kindness: We’re more productive when we treat each other with empathy and respect. We support each other and offer meaningful help.
• Fun: We purposefully create outlets to take breaks and have fun. We believe we should be inspired by our jobs and each other.
• You will report to the CTO and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our Technology & Innovation Center in Burlingame.
  
  

About You

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work cross-functionally and independently is a must
  
  

Your Experience Includes

• 10+ years of engineering experience in the automotive or energy storage industries, prior experience working on electric vehicles is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, etc.). Advanced engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with systems engineering practices and using requirements management tools
• Experience across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls)
• Experience building and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  
  

Location: Burlingame, CA

Travel: 0 - 20%

Compensation: $248,499-$276,110

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

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