Description

　　Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　We seek a highly skilled and motivated battery cell engineer to join our battery team. In this role, you will be responsible for testing and qualifying battery cells used in the current and next generation battery pack designs that power Project Kuiper's Low Earth Orbit satellites. Your expertise in battery testing will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our Li-ion battery systems.

　　Export Control Requirement

　　Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

　　A day in the life

　　• Collaborate with multidisciplinary power team to define next generation battery cell performance requirements

　　• Design and execute comprehensive test plans to screen, validate, and qualify new Li-ion cells

　　• Develop models using extracted test and literature data

　　• Manage battery cyclers and implement various protocols or scripts for testing Li-ion cells

　　• Analyze test data to gather information about Li-ion cells and share findings with subject matter experts across stakeholder teams

　　• Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, results, and observations

　　• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and guidelines during testing and handling of Li-ion batteries

　　About the team

　　The battery design organization is a product-oriented team that has been empowered to be entrepreneurial and nimble. The team owns the battery product life cycle from cell selection, to electrical interconnection, to pack structural design and test. We work with partner teams to define requirements, execute test campaigns to verify and validate our designs, and scale from new product introduction into full rate manufacturing.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Redmond, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, material science, mechanical engineering or a related field

　　• 3+ years’ experience in the development and testing of battery cells in an industrial setting

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　• Graduate degree in electrical engineering, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, material science, mechanical engineering or a related field.

　　• Proficient in managing different battery cyclers (Arbin, Neware, etc.) and scripting skills for testing

　　• Proficient in testing battery cells via testing programs/techniques (ex: OCV, EIS, DCIR, Hysteresis, dQ/dV, HPPC, cycle life, calendar life, etc.)

　　• Proficient in employing DOE approach to evaluate electrochemical performance

　　• Strong knowledge of Li-ion battery technology, battery materials (electrodes, electrolyte, etc.), cell degradation and failure mechanisms

　　• Knowledge of electrochemistry and different cell characterization techniques

　　• Familiar with Li-ion battery cell and pack requirements (thermal, structural, mechanical, electrical, electrochemical) for space application

　　• Familiar with applicable Li-ion battery tests for space application

　　• Proficient in data analysis using software tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent

　　• Proficient in statistical analysis using software tools such as JMP or Minitab

　　• Strong analytical skills and written and verbal communication skills

　　• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

　　• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.