Senior Battery Test Engineer, Arbin/Maccor/Digatron

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT YOU’LL DO Enable extremely accelerated/aggressive battery development timelines by burning down risks at the cell, module, and pack level via development testing Support Battery System Engineers who support battery programs across Anduril with common test procedures/approaches at the cell, module, and pack level Design tools and protocols to enable efficient documentation of test procedures/results without adding significant time or wasted effort Write robust, modular data processing scripts and tools to efficiently provide plots/outputs that are required to enable informed system-level decisions Based on BMS/algorithm requirements- design robust and pragmatic test procedures to be executed iteratively at the model-in-loop (MIL), software-in-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-loop (HIL) levels Support validation of battery management system (BMS) algorithms, to include battery state handling, enable/disable switch (ie. contactor or FET) control, cell balancing, state-of-charge (SOC) estimation, state-of-health (SOH), state-of-power (SOP) power limits, fault handling, isolation monitoring, high-voltage interlock loop (HVIL), etc Collaborate with Development Test and Battery Systems engineers to characterize battery cell equivalent circuit models and deploy them to battery HILs or simulations REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering discipline, ideally with emphasis in battery development of some kind 3 years of professional experience in a related engineering field Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings) Demonstrated validation of battery cells and modules/packs against system requirements Experience with battery testing equipment (e.g., Arbin, Maccor, Digatron, Chroma) for cell, module, and pack characterization and performance validation Capability to compress timelines without sacrificing product quality by way of prioritization and brute force Experience in hardware automation and software-hardware communication/integration Demonstrated proficiency/utilization of Python or Matlab to process large data files into plots, summaries, metrics, etc. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with applied focus on battery management systems Experience in BMS HW/SW validation methods- including software-in-the-loop (SIL/SITL), model-in-the-loop (MIL/MITL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testing Experience in cell equivalent circuit model (ECM) development and deployment to battery management systems Experience in battery characterization methods: mission profile validation, equivalent-circuit model characterization, cycle/calendar life assessment, safety features, etc. Demonstrated experience in battery modelling, controls, and module/pack integration US Salary Range $129,000 - $171,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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