Battery Manufacturing Engineer

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

- This is more than a job, it’s a mission
We are making space universally accessible and redefining what’s possible.
- We get things done
We take ownership of what we do, and we work hard to make a difference.
- We are fearless
Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on.
- We learn from our mistakes
We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves.

What is the role?

As a Battery Manufacturing Engineer at EnduroSat's Los Angeles AIT facility, you will own the process, tooling and safety for building our satellite battery packs. You will write the work instructions our technicians follow and make sure lithium-ion cells are handled, built and tested safely.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

- Owning battery pack build processes, work instructions and tooling. 
- Setting up battery safety practices, storage and handling controls. 
- Defining cell screening and pack acceptance testing. 
- Supporting technicians on the floor and resolving build issues. 
- Driving root cause and corrective action on battery nonconformances.

What do we look for?

- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical or a related engineering field 
- 3+ years of lithium-ion battery manufacturing or process engineering experience 
- Strong knowledge of lithium-ion safety, handling and testing 
- Experience writing work instructions and designing tooling 
- Based in the Los Angeles area or willing to relocate to Southern California 
- US citizen or US permanent resident

How to Stand Out:

- Space or aerospace battery experience 
- Knowledge of battery safety standards for spaceflight (e.g., JSC-20793) 
- Experience shipping lithium-ion batteries (UN 38.3) 
- Experience with battery test systems

Why EnduroSat?

- Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture
We work with well-defined quarterly-based objectives that allow us to fast-track the progression of our work and improve as we go.
- Tough engineering challenges and hard-core R&D
You will work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, mentored by world-recognized space experts.
- Constant learning and progression
Own your personal growth through our career progression framework and educational programs.
- Chance to join our space educational program
Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset through our hands-on educational program.

What do we offer?

- Health insurance coverage  
- Matching 401k plan  
- Generous team performance-based bonus  
- Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Europe

Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year. The state of California requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.

This role is based in Los Angeles, California, where we are building a high-performing and fast-paced team. The position will be primarily on-site and in person at the office, with occasional travel to our headquarters in Europe.

At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.