Automotive & Mobility
Battery Engineer
Develops and tests battery cells, packs, and management systems used in electric vehicles and energy storage.
TechnicalResearch HeavyStem
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EV Systems Engineer
Works on the electrical and control systems — battery management, motor drives, charging — that make electric vehicles function.
Also known as: Electric Vehicle Engineer, EV Electrical Engineer
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Designs and integrates high-voltage electrical architecture, motor control software, and charging interfaces for electric vehicles. Runs bench and vehicle-level tests to validate performance, thermal behavior, and safety, working closely with battery, software, and mechanical teams.
Typical work environment
Split between electronics labs, vehicle test bays, and office-based simulation work, inside a cross-functional EV engineering team.
Typical entry point
Entry-level graduate engineer at an EV manufacturer, automotive supplier, or mobility startup
Relevant subjects
Core
MathematicsPhysics
Also relevant
Computer Science
Relevant interests
Core
Cars / AutomotiveElectronicsEnergy
Also relevant
Programming
Useful skills
Electronics· AdvancedProblem solving· AdvancedMATLAB· IntermediateAnalytical thinking· Advanced
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Electrical EngineeringPrimary route
Bachelor's degree—Electric Mobility / EV EngineeringPrimary route
Master's degree—Electric Mobility / EV EngineeringCommon route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Deep technical specialisationStrong salary potentialHigh job securityGood international mobilityHigh social impact
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
AutomotiveEV / MobilityEnergy
Tags
STEMTechnicalHigh-growth
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