Senior BMS Electrical Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior BMS Electrical Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and owning hardware for high-voltage battery management systems for all-electric aircraft with an accent on PCBA lifecycle, circuit simulation, and safety-critical diagnostic coverage. Focus on integrating hardware into battery packs, conducting PCBA bring-up, and ensuring compliance with aviation and automotive safety standards.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $144,000 - $185,000

Company

An aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Lead the full lifecycle design of BMS PCBAs, including circuit simulation, schematic capture, layout, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure seamless hardware integration into the battery pack.
• Design circuits for diagnostic coverage, redundancy, and fault-tolerance to meet strict safety goals.
• Perform hands-on PCBA bring-up and verification using lab equipment across various operating conditions.
• Coordinate with PM, DFM, and supply chain teams to manage builds and support production needs.
• Partner with controls engineers to facilitate hardware fault injection tests on HILs and packs.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing and verifying complex electrical circuits.
• Proven experience with high-voltage battery systems and BMS electronics.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer and circuit simulation tools like LTSpice.
• Detailed knowledge of PCB design rules including IPC-610 / 2221 / 2222.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with HV battery systems in both aviation and automotive contexts.
• Knowledge of DO-160G, ISO 26262, or other regulated industry standards.
• Layout experience with both flexible and rigid board stackups.
• Experience designing to industry standards for electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to business strategy.
• Dedicated commitment to cultivating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable air mobility technology.