Battery Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

• Support R&D projects focused on battery and energy storage technologies for spacecraft and launch vehicle applications, including conducting experiments, analyzing data, and documenting results.
• Perform battery testing, characterization, and data analysis to evaluate performance, degradation, and failure modes of lithium‑ion and other energy storage systems.
• Apply data analysis, modeling, and programming tools to support battery performance predictions and materials analysis.
• Assist in failure analysis and anomaly investigations, performing physical evaluations of battery materials and components.
• Collaborate with senior scientists, engineers, and cross‑functional teams to design experiments and contribute to technical assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings to project teams and customers.
• Support customer interactions and participate in meetings with program offices and government stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of future spacecraft battery technology roadmaps and support the transition of new energy storage technologies.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Organizational, time‑management and project‑management skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.

• Ph.D. degree in material science, electrochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or related STEM field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0‑1 year industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in battery/energy storage research, testing, or characterization.
• Strong foundation in electrochemistry principles, materials science, and/or energy storage systems.
• Hands‑on experience with battery testing protocols, characterization techniques (e.g., XRD, SEM, EIS, cyclic voltammetry), or data interpretation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10‑20% as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals or conference presentations related to batteries or electrochemical systems.
• Experience with data analysis, computational modeling, and programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R) for battery performance analysis or materials simulation.
• Experience with lithium‑ion battery performance evaluation, degradation analysis, or failure investigation.
• Familiarity with space systems, requirements development, or assembly, integration, and test processes.
• Experience presenting technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Leadership experience through mentoring, teaching, or leading collaborative projects.

We offer a competitive compensation package. The grade‑based pay range for this job is $ – $ annually.

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. We want individuals who operate strategically, lead change, engage with impact, foster innovation, and deliver results.

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company match of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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