Battery Systems Structure Engineer

We are a technology powerhouse that designs, engineers, and manufactures the world's most advanced automotive technology and hypercars. Bytes to bolts, Rimac is where everything happens.

Our teams develop and produce both hardware and software solutions for our flagship, record-breaking hypercar, the Nevera, as well as for other automotive manufacturers’ vehicles. Working on technology solutions for partners such as Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Automobili Pininfarina, and others, gives Rimac a unique position of a technology leader in the high-performance electric vehicle industry. The stakes are high.

As a fast-moving company, we nurture a high-performing culture. If you are interested in joining, you must be prepared for relentless learning, adapting, and embracing new technologies. We expect an easy-going person, but also self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly independent in their work, that will enjoy rising to the challenge and have fun pushing the limits of technology.

Our expectations are high. And we can only achieve our goals with the dedication and collaboration of our exceptional team. Our ambition is to deliver and go the extra mile. We need to expand our already industry-leading team, find the best people, and lead the charge.

A battery’s structure isn’t only its outer shell — it’s a complete system of interfaces, from fasteners and gaskets to adhesives, coatings, and other essential components.

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of battery structure systems and sub‑systems in line with project timelines.
• Define and support verification, virtual verification (simulation), validation, and integration strategies, including testing from prototype through homologation for the complete structure system.
• Contribute to the development of the technical and functional safety concepts.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, and risk analyses.
• Evaluate simulation reports and recommend corrective actions or design improvements to the development team.
• Review technical drawings and production documentation to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
• Perform root‑cause analyses to resolve structural or integration issues.
• Support assembly and testing teams throughout verification, validation, and build phases.
• Ensure the structure system complies with relevant standards and industry best practices.
• Drive product safety through analytical and risk‑assessed approaches
• Collaborate with other system owners to develop and implement solutions that optimize overall system performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Physics or Systems Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in automotive systems or industrial experience in a complex multidisciplinary product environment
• Experience with HV battery systems and knowledge of lithium-based battery cell system design
• Understanding of Systems / Requirements Engineering and related tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, JAMA)
• Familiarity with PLM systems and knowledge of the project life cycle from R&D to series production
• Experience in product design, manufacturing processes, and engineering best practices
• Knowledge of safe working practices for HV systems, applicable legislation, and homologation standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Strong command of English (written and spoken)

• Extensive experience in systems engineering, research, and development
• Ability to challenge experts, consultants, and senior stakeholders using a systematic, first‑principles approach
• Proven experience in structure systems or components
• Familiarity with automotive standards and regulatory frameworks
• Prior experience in the automotive industry

• Working on exciting projects in a high-performance environment pushing the limits, moving science forward while working with the global automotive manufacturers on developing the latest automotive technology.
• Flexible working hours – align with your manager and work on your own schedule.
• Educational budget and internal education programs –at Rimac, we believe in the importance of continuous learning. We provide a range of educational programs and…