Battery Evaluation Lead

Moment Energy

Austin, TX

Full Time

Posted October 7, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Energy Management

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Job Description

Engineering Background : 8+ years of experience in battery engineering, with a bachelor’s in mechanical, electrical, or similar.

Key Responsibilities

Moment Energy is seeking a high-impact Battery Evaluation Lead to spearhead our new Austin-based R&D hub. This role is ideal for a technical leader who can drive “blue sky” R&D while building the operational foundation for a world-class rapid prototyping and battery evaluation facility.
You will lead a team of engineers and technicians focused on battery characterization, destructive testing, and the development of our Austin “Bunker” thermal runaway test site. Your work will help shape Moment Energy’s future battery-agnostic platforms and ensure we continue advancing the circular battery economy.
Battery Evaluation & Market Landscape
The primary mission of the Austin facility is to reduce Moment Energy’s dependency on battery supply by creating a comprehensive pipeline of batteries for BESS products.
OEM Pack Teardowns: Lead the physical evaluation, teardown, and cycling of various automotive EV pack types to create a comprehensive battery physical market landscape that informs our engineering.
The Market Landscape: Catalog and store a physical and digital "museum" of EV battery architectures and designs to evaluate their suitability for repurposing.
Technical Characterization: Utilize battery pods equipped with cyclers to test performance, health, and electrical characteristics of various modules and packs.
OEM Point of Contact : Act as the primary technical liaison with automotive OEMs to secure hardware, documentation, and early access to next-gen battery tech. Travel to OEM facilities for battery workshops and relationship building.
Establish the Austin R&D Hub : Support the build-out of a 10,000 sqft facility featuring cyclers, teardown areas, and an off-site fire testing area for thermal runaway R&D.
Safety & Abuse Testing (The Austin Bunker)
You will manage our dedicated "Bunker" facility outside of Austin to lead Moment Energy’s fire safety R&D and reduce reliance on third-party testing.
Thermal Runaway R&D: Conduct module and pack-level fire tests to establish safety baselines for new battery types.
Sample Preparation: Manage the specialized preparation required for thermal runaway and abuse testing.
BESS-Level Fire Testing: Act as the primary site for Moment Energy’s high-stakes safety vetting, reducing the cost and scheduling delays associated with third-party testing.
Team Build-Out & Leadership
As the first leadership hire for the Austin hub, you are responsible for hiring and cultivating the talent required to make this facility a success.
Team Leadership : Build out and direct a high-speed team (engineers and technicians) to determine which batteries are best for future BESS product designs.
Mentorship: Provide technical guidance for the Austin team, fostering a culture of rapid iteration and excellence.

Benefits & Perks

Today, we’re delivering 5x the energy density and have all the certifications needed to ship energy independence to the world.
Be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating sustainable energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world.
Collaborate closely with passionate co-founders and a team committed to innovation and excellence.
Contribute to building and scaling a company from the ground up, where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact.
Thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, wellness, and celebrating successes, with regular company socials, fitness sessions, and more.