Principal BMS Industrial System Architect (m/f/d)

Principal BMS Industrial System Architect (m/f/d) page is loaded## Principal BMS Industrial System Architect (m/f/d)locations: Munich: Toulousetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R

• As part of NXP’s electrification and energy transition strategy, the Battery Management Systems (BMS) business is expanding beyond automotive into **industrial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**, grid-edge, and energy infrastructure applications. We are looking for an experienced **Principal BMS Industrial System Architect** to define and drive next-generation BMS system architecture and solutions for industrial and stationary energy storage markets.## **Position Overview**As a **Principal BMS Industrial System Architect**, you will be a **technical authority** responsible for defining, assessing, and driving **end‐to‐end BMS system architectures** for **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)** and related industrial applications. You will operate at system level across hardware, firmware, algorithms, safety, communications, and edge/cloud interfaces, translating application and customer needs into scalable and robust BMS solutions.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of **system architecture, customer engagement, system validation strategy, and next generation products planning**. You will collaborate closely with **Product Definition, Systems, Applications, Validation, Safety, and Marketing teams**, while also engaging directly with **key industrial customers, integrators, and ecosystem partners**. As a principal‐level engineer, you will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and influence the long-term BMS roadmap.## **Key Responsibilities****System Architecture & Technical Leadership**

• Define and own **BMS system architectures** for **industrial Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)**, including module, rack, and system-level solutions
• Drive architectural trade-offs across hardware, software, algorithms, communications, safety, and cost
• Define scalable and reusable **reference architectures** for different industrial energy storage use cases (utility-scale BESS, C&I, microgrids, backup power, data centers)**Industrial Applications & Customer Engagement**
• Act as a **technical authority and system architect interface** toward industrial BMS customers and system integrators
• Support customer engagements from early concept definition through system evaluation and architectural alignment
• Translate application-level requirements (performance, lifetime, safety, certification, cost) into complete system solutions and IC product definition**Reliability & Compliance**
• Drive system-level approaches for **diagnostics, redundancy, and fault tolerance**
• Ensure alignment with **industrial and energy-storage-related standards and regulations**
• Support system validation strategies addressing performance, safety, robustness, ageing, and field reliability**System Validation & Reference Platforms**
• Guide **system validation concepts** for BESS BMS solutions together with system validation and applications teams
• Define scope and content of **reference designs, demonstrators, and proof-of-concept platforms**
• Provide architectural input to validation strategies covering electrical, environmental, and system interaction aspects**Strategy, Roadmap & Cross‐Functional Influence**
• Influence **product and system roadmaps** by defining system-level requirements and architectural needs
• Identify technology gaps and propose features for future BMS ICs, platforms, and solutions
• Mentor and technically guide system and application engineers across global teams## **Qualifications****Education & Experience**
• BSEE required; MSEE or Ph

D preferred* **10+ years of experience** in BMS, energy storage systems, power electronics, or industrial system architecture

• Proven experience with **Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)** architecture and applications**Core Technical Expertise**
• Deep system-level understanding of **BMS architecture for stationary and industrial energy storage**
• Strong knowledge of **battery technologies**, system sizing, performance trade-offs, and lifetime optimization
• Solid understanding of **BMS algorithms** (SOC, SOH, protection, balancing, diagnostics) at system-architecture level
• Experience with **embedded systems**, mixed-signal architectures, and industrial communication interfaces
• Experience with **safety concepts**, redundancy strategies, and system reliability for industrial applications**Preferred Knowledge & Experience**
• Knowledge of **Data Center architecture and power infrastructure**, including backup power, energy storage integration, and high-availability systems
• Exposure to **Robotics systems and applications**, including electrification, distributed power systems, or safety-related system design
• Familiarity with **edge connectivity, monitoring, or energy management systems** in industrial environments**Professional Skills**
• Ability to work independently and drive **technical direction at principal level**
• Strong analytical and system-thinking mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with customers, architects, and senior technical stakeholders
• Experience working in **international and interdisciplinary teams**Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary#LI-3da9## Bright Minds. Bright Futures.

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