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Battery Engineer jobs are open across automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, and energy storage, from new-grad to principal and staff level, with specializations in cell chemistry, battery management systems, and pack design. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Batteries power many of the most exciting devices Apple makes. Have you ever wondered how it all works? We are a key team passionate about testing core technologies such as battery design, gas gauging, and charging! We use a gas gauge (aka battery gauge) to measure battery and environmental conditions and make predictions about present and future capacity. We test the integration of hardware, software, firmware, and algorithms and help drive the quality of future Apple products. You will be testing, automating, and analyzing detailed results along with working closely with cross- functional teams to ensure product quality. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop problem solving and presentation skills. Come join our team!
Description
We are looking for someone to develop, design and run tests for battery powered products. You’ll be responsible for validating the battery technologies on Apple products from a user experience perspective throughout their development lifecycle, from early prototypes to post-release phases.You’ll develop automation and analysis tools as required as well as analyze data and present to cross-functional partner teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science field and 3+ years of experience
- 3+ years of experience programming in Python and/or C/C++
- Experience in automation and testing consumer products
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- An ambition to learn battery technologies
- Strong working knowledge of UNIX-like operating systems
- Ability to write high quality test plans
- Ability to think creatively, problem solve, and innovate
- Solid debugging experience and ability to investigate and triage complex problems
- Detail oriented and strive for product excellence
- Customer Focused: Passionate about the customer experience and what we can do to improve it
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Batteries power many of the most exciting devices Apple makes. Have you ever wondered how it all works? We are a key team passionate about testing core technologies such as battery design, gas gauging, and charging! We use a gas gauge (aka battery gauge) to measure battery and environmental conditions and make predictions about present and future capacity. We test the integration of hardware, software, firmware, and algorithms and help drive the quality of future Apple products. You will be testing, automating, and analyzing detailed results along with working closely with cross- functional teams to ensure product quality. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop problem solving and presentation skills. Come join our team!
Description
We are looking for someone to develop, design and run tests for battery powered products. You’ll be responsible for validating the battery technologies on Apple products from a user experience perspective throughout their development lifecycle, from early prototypes to post-release phases.You’ll develop automation and analysis tools as required as well as analyze data and present to cross-functional partner teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science field and 3+ years of experience
- 3+ years of experience programming in Python and/or C/C++
- Experience in automation and testing consumer products
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- An ambition to learn battery technologies
- Strong working knowledge of UNIX-like operating systems
- Ability to write high quality test plans
- Ability to think creatively, problem solve, and innovate
- Solid debugging experience and ability to investigate and triage complex problems
- Detail oriented and strive for product excellence
- Customer Focused: Passionate about the customer experience and what we can do to improve it
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla60
- Apple16
- Ford Motor Company15
- Rivian9
- Anduril6
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing11
- Automotive7
- Technology & Software7
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Energy3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in battery engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering
- Hands-on experience with lithium-ion cell characterization and cycling
- Proficiency in battery management system design and firmware integration
- Familiarity with thermal modeling and pack-level thermal management
- Experience with safety and compliance standards such as UN 38.3 or IEC 62133
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or simulation tools for electrochemical modeling
Tips for Your Battery Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to cell chemistry
Battery engineer postings often specify lithium-ion, solid-state, or NiMH chemistries. Match your resume's skills section to the exact chemistry the job lists so your application clears automated screening before a recruiter reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists battery engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight BMS and pack-level experience separately
Many postings distinguish cell-level work from battery management system firmware and full pack integration. List those as separate bullet points so a hiring manager can quickly confirm you cover whichever layer they need.
Include testing standards you have worked under
Employers in automotive and aerospace look for hands-on experience with standards like UN 38.3, IEC 62133, or SAE J2464. Naming the exact standards you have used signals lab readiness without requiring an interview to confirm it.
Prepare a technical deep-dive for each interview stage
Battery engineer interviews typically include a system design round where you are asked to size a pack from scratch. Practice walking through capacity, thermal, and BMS assumptions aloud so you can explain trade-offs clearly under pressure.
Negotiate relocation for lab-based roles
Most battery engineer positions requiring hands-on cell cycling or abuse testing are on-site. If a role requires relocation, ask about a relocation allowance before accepting an offer since many employers budget for it but do not volunteer the information.
Battery Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most battery engineers?
Tesla, Apple, and Ford Motor Company are hiring the most battery engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at EV manufacturers, energy storage startups, and aerospace primes building next-generation power systems.
How many battery engineer jobs are remote?
About 39% of battery engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab work most roles require. Simulation-focused positions, such as electrochemical modeling and BMS algorithm development, are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a battery engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, then build hands-on experience through internships, university research labs, or personal projects involving cell testing and BMS development. Deepen your chemistry knowledge through coursework or self-study in electrochemistry, then target entry-level roles at EV or energy storage companies where you can work across cell, pack, and system levels early in your career.
How do you get hired as a battery engineer with little experience?
Focus on building a project portfolio that shows cell testing or BMS work, even from university labs or personal builds. Many employers value demonstrated hands-on skills over years of industry experience, so documenting a cycle-life test or a small pack design with real data can outweigh a thin resume. Apply to companies with structured rotational or associate programs that explicitly train new engineers on proprietary battery systems.
What does the battery engineer interview process look like?
Most battery engineer interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round covering electrochemistry fundamentals and BMS concepts, and an on-site or virtual loop with engineering leads. The loop typically involves a system design exercise where you size or troubleshoot a battery pack, plus behavioral questions on cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and safety teams. Some employers add a take-home modeling or data analysis challenge before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to battery engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to battery engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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