The Senior Director, Battery Management Systems (BMS) is responsible for leading the strategy, development, validation, and deployment of advanced BMS and power distribution architecture across all ONE battery platforms. This role drives the integration of hardware, software, mechanical, controls, and safety systems to ensure optimal battery performance, longevity, and compliance with industry and energy storage standards.

This leader will build and scale a high-performing BMS organization, establish robust engineering processes, and partner cross-functionally to deliver production-ready systems that meet aggressive program timelines and quality expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership
• Engineering & Product Development
• Program Execution
• Quality & Compliance
• Team Leadership & Organizational Development
• Cross Functional Collaboration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required
• Master's Degree or PhD preferred
• 12+ years of experience in battery systems, automotive systems, or embedded systems engineering
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing engineering teams and complex programs
• Proven experience leading BMS and PDU development in EV, battery, or energy storage industries
• Experience bringing products from concept through production launch
• Technical Expertise
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • BMS architectures (centralized, distributed)
    • HV Power distribution systems
    • Real time controller electronic circuit design (MCU, power supplies, IO devices, …)
    • Battery systems and electrochemistry fundamentals
    • Embedded systems and controls
    • State estimation algorithms (SOC, SOH, SOP)
    • Functional safety (ISO 26262)
    • CAN/LIN communication protocols

• Experience with HIL/SIL testing, model-based development, and software validation

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Systems-Level Problem Solving
• Leadership & Team Development
• Cross-Functional Influence (Hardware/Software/Mechanical)
• Operational Excellence
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Leadership in High-Growth Environments

Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.