Associate Battery System Engineer.

Medium-voltage.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • As Associate Battery System Engineer, you will work closely with our senior battery and power electronics experts on:

    • Supporting the electrical and mechanical design of MV battery modules

    • Preparing CAD drawings, schematics, and layout documentation for manufacturing and certification

    • Performing preliminary simulations (thermal, electrical, vibration) and analyzing results

    • Assisting in prototype assembly, lab testing, and validation activities

    • Contributing to component selection, BoM creation, and supplier coordination

    • Supporting documentation and reporting for safety, performance, and classification compliance (e.g., DNV)

    • MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Energy Systems

    • 1–3 years of relevant experience in battery systems, electrical integration, or high-voltage components (experience with MV systems is a plus)

    • Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN), circuit simulation tools.

    • Detail-oriented and methodical, with a strong interest in safe and certifiable design

    • Good documentation and reporting skills

    • Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multilingual R&D environment

    • Experience in marine, rail, or industrial energy storage projects

    • Exposure to maritime standards (e.g., IEC 60092, DNV rules)

    • Interest in safety-critical systems and type approval pathways

    • Hands-on lab/test bench experience with batteries or electrical prototypes

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Bonus based on performance.

    • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery technology.

    • Collaborative, supportive, and fun work environment!

    • Potential for professional growth and development.

Vaar Systems is an ambitious and fast-growing startup on a mission to revolutionize marine propulsion with high-performance, clean energy systems. At Vaar, we don’t just build batteries—we engineer integrated energy solutions that electrify the future of marine transport.

To support our expanding technical team, we are now hiring an Associate Battery System Engineer. This is a hands-on, learning-rich role for an engineer ready to work alongside senior experts and contribute meaningfully to the design, simulation, and testing of a new MV battery architecture.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the frontier of marine electrification, help define the technical architecture of a next-generation battery system, and shape a fast-moving company from the inside.

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