Senior Research Engineer – Lithium-ion Battery and Data Center Safety

Senior Research Engineer – Lithium-ion Battery and Data Center Safety | Norwood, MA, United States | Hybrid

We're hiring for a leading mutual insurance company, established nearly two centuries ago, dedicated to property risk management and resilience through capital, scientific research, and engineering expertise. They partner with many of the world's largest organizations to mitigate business continuity hazards and make informed risk management decisions.

The Role

• Conduct high-quality research focused on thermal and fire hazards associated with batteries, with an emphasis on lithium-ion systems.
• Develop and perform thermal and fire safety experiments across multiple battery scales (cell, module, unit, system).
• Advance experimental capabilities and methods for standardized hazard evaluation and protection of battery systems.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare comprehensive documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage all aspects of project management, from proposals and planning to execution, reporting, and engineering application.

What You'll Need

• Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Strong understanding of battery technologies, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
• Hands-on experience with battery fire testing and experimental approaches in fire science.
• Experience with high-voltage battery system testing (BESS or UPS) is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within an interdisciplinary research environment.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized leader in property risk management.
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program including incentive plans, health & well-being, retirement plans, and career development.
• Generous time off allowances and flexible work arrangements.

Apply via Haystack today!