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

- **Company:** FM Professionals LLC
- **Location:** Norwood, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $173,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Experimental Data, System Testing
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-BF6A48DBD384F7385F/

## About the Role

* A Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a closely related field.
 * Strong understanding of existing and emerging battery technologies, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and combustion.
 * Hands-on experience with battery fire testing and associated experimental approaches in fire science.
 * Experience with high-voltage battery system testing, such as BESS or UPS systems, is highly desirable.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop effective solutions to complex technical challenges.
 * Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to productively collaborate in an interdisciplinary research environment.

## Description

* Develop and perform thermal and fire safety experiments at multiple battery scales - cell, module, unit, and high-voltage-system levels.
 * Advance existing experimental capabilities and methods to support the development of standardized testing for hazard evaluation and protection of battery systems.
 * Analyze experimental data and prepare high-quality documentation.
 * Communicate test methods, results, and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators, clients, and industry partners.
 * Manage all aspects of project management, including proposals, planning, execution, reporting, and engineering application.


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