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Cuberg, a Northvolt company, is seeking a Senior Battery Modeling Engineer to join its Advanced Technology Center team in Silicon Valley. Cubergs groundbreaking lithium metal battery technology delivers generational improvements in energy density and power output, offering longer ranges and flight times, greater payloads, and a lower cost of ownership, making it a perfect fit for the next generation of electric vehicles on the ground and in the air.

As a Battery Modeling Engineer, you will lead projects in developing and implementing models and simulations to support next-generation lithium metal cells and modules. The selected candidate will serve as the primary contact person with Materials R&D and Advanced Manufacturing teams, oversee lab measurements and experiments, provide technical guidance and insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize battery performance and efficiency.

This position is an ideal opportunity for candidates seeking rapid learning and growth opportunities, are analytical and creative, comfortable with ambiguity, and perform well in a fast-paced, collaborative, and exciting startup environment.

Join us in building the future of energy!

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement physics-based models to support design and production of next-generation lithium-metal cells.
• Utilize analytical and numerical simulations to evaluate and optimize cell design, including electrochemical performance, thermal management, and aging behavior.
• Collaborate closely with materials R&D and advanced manufacturing teams to understand battery design and manufacturing processes and to translate them into modeling parameters.
• Serve as the primary contact person for R&D and manufacturing teams, actively driving communications, collaboration, and alignment between teams.
• Generate design-of-experiments and oversee lab measurements conducted by technicians and researchers, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
• Analyze simulation and experimental data, communicate results to the team, and suggest new pathways for development

Requirements

• MS or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials, or related area.
• Fundamental knowledge of lithium-based cell electrochemistry and mechanisms.
• Strong background in physics-based modeling of electrochemical & thermal processes pertaining to lithium batteries and familiarity with software packages such as MATLAB, Python, and COMSOL.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a highly cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Preferred: Direct experience with multiphysics packages such as COMSOL.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to help you and your family build a healthy and secure future.

• Generous stock options
• Group health benefits that provide strong support for employee well-being and preventative care, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and flexible savings account plans
• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through both traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching
• Generous paid time off plans to renew and refresh through vacation, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave

The San Francisco / Bay Area cash compensation (base + bonus) range for this full-time position is $127,000 - $157,800 + equity + benefits.

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