Title:  Cell Module Design and Development Engineer, Member of Technical Staff

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

About the team: The battery systems development team is a tight-knit group of engineers working to improve module level reliability and design. We pride ourselves on being small and dynamic, able to make data-driven decisions on tight timelines and iterate rapidly to arrive at needed improvements. We emphasize collaboration with teams across the company to engineer a product ready for real world applications.

What we need: We are seeking an early to mid-career engineer excited about helping actualize real-world Li metal battery packs. You will use knowledge of battery test methods and metrics to validate and improve module designs. If you enjoy problem solving in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Design experiments to test reliability of novel modules and pack architecture
• Analyze electrical test data to inform module design improvements
• Interface with cell build and reliability teams to stay up to date with learnings from across the company
• Collaborate with business development team to develop cycling test protocols for industry applications
• Aid in mechanical design and prototyping of modules

Skills you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant work experience OR Master’s degree +1-year relevant work experience
• Hands-on experience working with Li-ion or solid-state batteries and knowledge of electrical test metrics
• Experience with mechanical design principles and software (e.g. Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA)
• Understanding of experimental design, statistical methods, and associated software (e.g. JMP, Python)
• Excellent communication skills and background working with cross-functional teams

Nice to have:

• Experience with small scale process design and rapid prototyping
• Foundation in battery module design and integration

Physical requirements: Job will require working in dry lab environments, the use of fine motor skills to handle delicate samples, and the ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Onsite: This role requires onsite presence five days per week to facilitate real-time collaboration with engineering teams and support hands-on laboratory activities.

Compensation & Benefits: The salary range for this position begins at around $101,900 to $141,800, with final compensation resolved based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. QuantumScape also provides an annual bonus and a comprehensive RSU/Equity package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Additionally, our benefits offer include employer-paid healthcare, participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a variety of other attractive perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.