Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer – BMS to lead the end-to-end electrical design and development of automotive Battery Management Systems. This role involves high-voltage battery design, hardware development, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable and high-performance energy storage solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end electrical design of automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS), including high-voltage monitoring, cell balancing, protection circuits, and communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, SPI, etc.).
• Define and document the BMS electrical architecture in alignment with vehicle system requirements and functional safety goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define system-level and performance requirements.
• Drive hardware development for BMS components, including PCBs, microcontrollers, analog and digital circuits, and sensors.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, evaluate component selection, and work closely with PCB layout teams to ensure design reliability and functionality.
• Build, test, and validate hardware prototypes; ensure compliance with performance and safety specifications and implement design improvements.
• Design and integrate monitoring circuits and sensors for voltage, current, temperature, and state-of-charge measurements.
• Ensure hardware designs comply with applicable safety and industry standards such as ISO 26262 and IEC 62133; perform safety analysis.
• Partner with software, systems, and test engineering teams to integrate BMS hardware into the overall energy storage system.
• Develop comprehensive design documentation including specifications, test plans, DFMEA, WCCA, and test reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in battery and automotive electronics.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal and state regulations, as well as internal processes and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and maintain predictable, reliable attendance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in Battery Management System (BMS) hardware design and high-voltage battery systems.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or Cadence.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE).
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and sensor integration.
• Experience with battery technologies, battery safety, and automotive industry standards.
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, SPI, and automotive communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with hardware prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong documentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Product experience with Li-Ion batteries, battery pack design, electric vehicles, power systems, alternative energy systems, ECUs, MEMS, and sensors.
• Knowledge of embedded programming languages such as C or C++.
• Experience leading design teams and conducting technical design reviews.
• Proven success collaborating with offshore or global engineering teams, including technical oversight and task coordination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90, $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person