BMS ENGINEER

Get to know East Penn!

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems' Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world's leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world's leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Overview

Navitas is ready to invest in you! We are seeking an experienced Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer to design, develop, and sustain advanced BMS solutions for lithium-ion battery products aimed at military, commercial, and industrial markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and testing embedded firmware and BMS electronic systems.
• Support defining electrical, firmware, and system-level requirements.
• Support collaboration in cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, mechanical, and testing, to ensure effective system integration.
• Aid in root cause analysis and troubleshooting issues with electronics and firmware.
• Develop drivers, and application firmware based on documented requirements.
• Develop electronic subcircuit designs and calculations based on documented requirements.
• Use embedded system development tools such protocol analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and static analysis suites as part of firmware development.
• Utilize hardware debugging tools such as thermal cameras, oscilloscopes, and function generators.
• Identify risk using DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) or FTA (Fault Tree Analysis).
• Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• 3-5 years of professional experience in embedded systems
• 2+ years of experience in battery systems or related energy technologies (preferred)

OR

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• 2+ years of experience with battery systems or related energy technologies, gained through coursework, internships, or co-op programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be comfortable supporting US-military funded work and building products for military testing and use.
• Solid communication skills for clear technical discussion.
• Understanding of clean, maintainable code practices.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, circuit designs, and hardware documentation.
• Ability to perform PCB rework using hot-air stations and microscopy, and build prototype wiring harnesses.
• Understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CANOpen, J1939, and UDS.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability analyze root causes.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

East Penn Benefits

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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