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Fire Safety Product Engineer

AESC Group
life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Clara
2350 Mission College Blvd C (Show on map)
Jun 16, 2026

Description & Requirements
Job Description

AESC is looking to add a Fire Safety Product Engineer to our team.

  • Full-Time
  • Remote
About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role AESC is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead fire protection, fire safety engineering, and regulatory compliance efforts for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across North America. This role will serve as the company's technical authority on fire safety and will work closely with Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Sales, Compliance, Customers, AHJs, Fire Consultants, and Certification Bodies to ensure safe and code-compliant deployment of energy storage systems. What Will You Do
  • Serve as the company's fire safety technical authority for utility-scale BESS products and projects.
  • Lead fire safety strategy, risk assessments, and hazard analyses for ESS deployments.
  • Support product development teams in designing and implementing fire detection, suppression, gas management, ventilation, and thermal runaway mitigation solutions.
  • Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards including NFPA 855, UL 9540A, UL 9540, NFPA 68, NFPA 69, and any local AHJ requirements.
  • Support customer technical due diligence, permitting activities, and discussions with AHJs, fire marshals, utilities, EPCs, developers, and independent engineers.
  • Develop fire safety technical documentation, white papers, application notes, and customer-facing presentations.
  • Evaluate emerging fire safety technologies, suppression systems, and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with certification agencies, testing laboratories, and third-party fire consultants.
  • Monitor industry developments and provide recommendations to improve product safety and compliance.
Qualifications
What You Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience in fire protection engineering, battery safety, ESS, renewable energy, or related industries.
  • Strong understanding of lithium-ion battery technology and thermal runaway behavior.
  • Experience with UL 9540A testing, NFPA 855 compliance, and utility-scale BESS deployments.
  • Experience working with AHJs, fire departments, certification agencies, and code officials.
  • Strong technical communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
What We Offer

Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

* An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

* Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

* HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts

* 401K with company match

* Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)

* Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays

* Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)

* Tuition reimbursement

Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
  • Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

The employee will be exposed to both General Office and Industrial Manufacturing Facility environments.

Work Schedule

  • Work week is a 40-hour minimum
  • Extended hours and overtime are required as needed
  • Must be able to work any shift as required
  • Must be able to work weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

All of us at AESC - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

"We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S."

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