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Battery Engineer (Phoenix)

Real Time Recruitment Solutions (RTRS), Phoenix, AZ, United States


Headline:

Battery Engineer (Aerospace) – Sustaining & New Tech Development

The Mission:

Join a leading Aerospace power systems manufacturer in Tempe as we bridge the gap between proven legacy technology and the future of flight. We are the #1 engineering priority for the business, responsible for the batteries that keep commercial and military aircraft in the sky.

The Role:

We aren’t looking for a lab researcher—we need a hands-on Engineer who loves the manufacturing floor. You will be the guardian of our existing NiCad production lines while helping us engineer the next generation of Lithium-ion battery packs.

What You’ll Do:
Manage the manufacturing lifecycle of secondary (rechargeable) battery cells.
Troubleshoot production quality and qualify new material suppliers.
Perform failure analysis and teardowns to support our global sales team.
Collaborate with senior experts to lead critical knowledge transfer as our team grows.

What You Bring:
A Degree in ChemE, Materials Science, or Chemistry.
4-5 years of experience in a battery or chemical manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Li-ion or NiCad chemistries (we are flexible if you have the manufacturing mindset).
A desire to work 100% onsite in a collaborative, fast-paced production environment.

The Perks:
Competitive salary up to $140k.
Relocation assistance (Sign-on bonus) for candidates outside of AZ.
The stability of a long-term industry with the excitement of new product innovation.