About this role
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Battery Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and optimization of advanced battery systems. This role will play a critical part in driving innovation across energy storage technologies, supporting product development from concept through production, and ensuring performance, safety, and reliability standards are met. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in battery chemistry, cell and pack design, and cross-functional collaboration.
This position offers relocation assistance.
\n- Lead the design, development, and validation of battery cells, modules, and packs for [EV, energy storage, consumer electronics, aerospace, or industrial applications].
- Develop battery performance models including electrical, thermal, and aging behavior.
- Oversee battery testing programs including cycle life, abuse testing, thermal performance, and safety compliance.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate battery systems into products.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for battery performance, reliability, or safety issues.
- Support Battery Management System (BMS) development including SOC/SOH estimation and protection strategies.
- Evaluate and select battery materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations (UL, IEC, UN38.3, SAE, ISO, etc.).
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost reduction, energy density, cycle life, and manufacturability.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, test reports, and design reviews.
Other facts
About Latitude Inc
Company Summary
Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL. Latitude provides consulting services to a wide range of industries (Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Communications) in both the Private and Public Sectors. We are a contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement personnel agency providing clients with skilled professional employees of all skill levels.
Latitude provides its services to businesses in the Beltway Corridor, Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia regions. However, we are not limited to these areas as we will work with Nationwide Clients. As a company, Latitude differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of the experience of it's owners and the talent and professionalism of it's employees.
With 30 plus years of experience, Latitude's Management team understands what is required to service the needs of the most complex clients and organizations. Our recruiters and consultants are chosen based on their experience and track records within the industry. This commitment to excellence will ensure successful results and most importantly cost efficiency for our client.
Latitude provides each of the following services for all clients and tailors these services to the particular needs of the client.
• Individualized recruiting and reference checking
• Skills evaluation and preliminary interviewing for each employee
• In person screening prior to client interview
• Background checks and drug tests at client request
• Software and technical testing
What you'll do
- The Senior Battery Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of battery systems while overseeing testing programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams. They will also drive root cause analysis for performance issues and support BMS development.
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