The Modeling and Architecture Engineer in Energy Storage will lead the design, development, and integration of battery energy storage systems, focusing on creating robust models to optimize system performance, cost, and operational decisions for Redwood Materials' second-life battery products.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and validation of performance and technoeconomic models for energy storage systems.
Utilize models to inform product architecture and site-specific deployment decisions.
Conduct architectural studies to explore cost and performance trade-offs.
Create operational algorithms for battery pack management, including SOC limits and replacement strategies.
Perform component-level sensitivity analyses to optimize cost and performance.
Communicate modeling results to support architecture and performance initiatives.
Develop reporting frameworks to track model and component development from conception to production.
Requirements
BS or MS in Mechanical Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8 years of model development or system engineering experience
Excellent first-principles physics understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, power delivery, energy storage and transformation, and basic thermal mechanics
Experience in hybrid or electric powertrain model development, PV model development, and data analysis in Python or MATLAB Simulink
Experience with models which have multiple contributors collaborating together
Familiarity with basic controls techniques, such as filters and PID loops