Staff Battery Modeling Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Create and own battery physics models of different fidelities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesLead💰 $150,200 - $283,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in battery physics modeling and advanced lifetime modeling for lithium-ion cells, integrating thermal and pack components while collaborating with experimental teams to enhance analysis. Proficient in Python, MATLAB, and Simulink, with a strong foundation in engineering, chemistry, and physics fundamentals.

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Battery Physics ModelingLifetime ModelingPython ProgrammingModeling Techniques for Lithium-Ion CellsCommunication and Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Battery Physics ModelingLifetime ModelingModeling Techniques for Lithium-Ion CellsFirst-Principles Knowledge of EngineeringFirst-Principles Knowledge of ChemistryFirst-Principles Knowledge of PhysicsCell Model DevelopmentThermal System AnalysisCell Chemistry UnderstandingCell Form Factor Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

PythonMATLABSimulinkJIRAConfluence

Industry Keywords

Battery ModelingCell DesignThermal ComponentsCell AgingWarranty Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and own battery physics models of different fidelities
Develop advanced lifetime models for current and next-generation cells
Drive product direction and cell design based on model recommendations
Integrate versions of the cell model with the vehicle model
Define requirements for thermal and pack components based on cell aging and warranty
Work with experimental teams to obtain new data needed to improve analysis
Support future roadmap scenarios
Create DVP for cell testing
Correlate and improve models with field vehicles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters in chemical, EE or related fields of engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5+ years of experience developing cell models and understanding how cell characteristics relate to system performance
Knowledge of modeling techniques used to simulate lithium-ion cells, battery packs, and thermal systems
First-principles knowledge of engineering, chemistry, and physics fundamentals
Excellent communication and organizational skills
High proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or Simulink
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or a similar system for tracking inputs/results
Experience with different cell chemistries and form factors
Visa sponsorship is available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
PhD in battery modeling preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship available