Battery Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Ensure battery systems comply with safety standards and regulations including UN38.3 and ISO 26262
• Conduct safety assessments and risk analyses to identify potential safety issues
• Stay abreast of global regulations affecting electric vehicle batteries
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with regional and international standards
• Develop and maintain safety documentation such as safety plans and hazard analyses
• Prepare and submit documentation required for regulatory approvals and certifications
• Collaborate with testing teams to design and execute safety tests for battery systems
• Analyze test data and implement improvements based on safety performance
• Work with hardware and software engineering teams to integrate safety features into designs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to battery safety

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in battery safety engineering
• In-depth knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to battery systems
• Experience with safety analysis tools and methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related engineering field
• Experience specifically within the electric vehicle industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO plus 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military service

About the Company

Scout Motors is an electric vehicle startup focused on electrifying and digitizing an iconic American brand to create rugged SUVs and trucks for the future of transportation.