Redwood Materials
Senior Battery Test and Validation Engineer
$170K–$195K
San Francisco, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education
- BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical), or a related field
About the job
Own and run the battery characterization program, developing and executing tests that inform qualification decisions for second-life battery systems.
What you'll do
- Design test protocols and test matrices for performance and compliance questions.
- Manage concurrent cell, module, and pack testing, including cycler programming, monitoring, and failure analysis.
- Analyze and present test data, improve test methods, and collaborate on automation of characterization processes.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electrical), or a related field.
- Strong understanding of lithium-ion cell behavior, operating limits, failure modes, and degradation mechanisms.
- Hands-on experience with electrochemical characterization techniques such as HPPC, EIS, dQ/dV analysis, and cycle life testing.
- Proficiency in data analysis and scripting with Python or MATLAB; experience with battery cycler platforms including test programming and troubleshooting.
Nice to have
- Experience with AI tools, especially coding assistants like Cursor or Claude Code; EV battery pack qualification or validation programs; battery safety and compliance standards.
Pay
$170,000 — $195,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB, Arbin, Maccor, Neware, Cursor, Claude Code, UN38.3
AI focus
Optional use of AI tools, especially coding assistants like Cursor or Claude Code.
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