Staff Battery Management System (BMS) Software Engineer
Lyten, Inc.5 days ago
San Jose, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$141k - $212k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop state-of-charge, state-of-health, and state-of-power algorithms for lithium–sulfur batteries.
- Develop and maintain embedded governing software for BMS controllers.
- Lead integration of BMS hardware and software with battery packs.
- Test and validate BMS systems using lithium–sulfur battery packs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Write and maintain technical documentation and participate in technical reviews.
- Guide the future of BMS development at Lyten.
- Mentor a junior BMS software engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 7 years of battery management system engineering experience, or 5 years with a master’s degree or 3 years with a PhD.
- Experience developing BMS software and state estimation algorithms for battery packs.
- Experience with BMS and battery modeling in Simulink, Model-in-the-Loop, and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.
- Familiarity with BMS hardware and understanding of BMS controls such as cell balancing and protection.
- Strong computer programming skills and a fundamental understanding of battery control algorithms and their limitations.
- Ability to apply modified domain knowledge to a new battery chemistry.
- Knowledge of drone hardware and flight profiles is preferred.
- Ability to lift 24 pounds and work standing in a laboratory for up to 8 hours per day.
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
- Corporate discounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and sick time.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee relocation plan, if applicable.
- The position is eligible for tier-based bonus and equity.
- The expected base salary range is $141,100.00–$211,700.00.
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About Lyten, Inc.
Lyten builds lithium‑sulfur batteries and integrated power systems, plus graphene‑enhanced composites and sensors, for energy, mobility, construction, data center, and defense markets. The privately held company monetizes by manufacturing and selling cells, battery energy storage and mobile power units, and advanced materials to industrial and government customers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it centers its products on its Lyten 3D Graphene platform and domestic manufacturing.