BMS Developer (Automotive)

Location: Grenoble, France (Onsite)

Company

Verkor is a product company specializing in the development and production of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end BMS architecture and define detailed performance targets, functional and technical requirements.
• Act as the technical owner for supplier-delivered BMS, reviewing and challenging hardware, software, and algorithms (SOC, SOH, SOP).
• Define and execute an independent BMS verification strategy using SIL, MIL, and HIL testing.
• Drive functional safety activities in compliance with ISO 26262, including HARA, ASIL allocation, and safety case validation.
• Define the battery pack electrical architecture and select key components such as contactors, fuses, and sensors.
• Analyze test and field data to perform root-cause analysis of system failures and drive continuous design improvement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Power Electronics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive battery systems engineering within an OEM or Tier 1 supplier context.
• Proven experience in specifying and auditing BMS solutions developed by external suppliers.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and Vector CANoe/CANalyzer.
• Experience with DFMEA and system risk analysis.

Nice to have

• ISO 26262 Functional Safety Engineer certification (TUV or equivalent).

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment contract (CDI).
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the EV battery sector.
• Role involves occasional travel to support technical requirements and supplier management.