Senior Battery Systems Engineer – eVTOL Platform Integration

Subject: Battery System Design for eVTOL Platform

Detailed Description:

This project involves designing high-performance battery systems for an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) platform. The design must prioritize safety, energy and power density, thermal management, and weight optimization. The project also includes system integration, performance optimization, safety compliance, prototyping, testing, and comprehensive documentation. The battery systems must seamlessly integrate with the eVTOL’s electrical, structural, and software components, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with the highest safety standards.

Your tasks:

• Battery System Design: Develop requirements and architectures for high-performance battery systems considering safety, energy and power density, thermal management, and weight.
• System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, aircraft structure designers, and software developers, to seamlessly integrate battery systems into the eVTOL platform.
• Performance Optimization: Improve the battery system design by implementing advanced algorithms, controls, and monitoring techniques to maximize energy efficiency, enhance battery lifespan, and optimize power management during flight operations.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that battery systems meet the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements, performing risk assessments, and implementing appropriate safety measures to mitigate potential hazards associated with high-power lithium-ion batteries.
• Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the fabrication and testing of battery prototypes, coordinating with technicians and external partners, and analyzing performance data to drive iterative design improvements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed technical documentation, specifications, and reports, presenting findings and recommendations to cross functional stakeholders and regulatory authorities when required.

Additional Comments:

• In-depth expertise in battery system design with a focus on high-power lithium-ion batteries is essential.
• Proficiency in optimizing energy and power density, managing thermal performance, and ensuring safety compliance is a must.
• Experience with system integration within aerospace or eVTOL platforms is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of algorithms, controls, and monitoring techniques for battery systems is crucial.
• Capability to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement robust safety measures is expected.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative design processes is necessary.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting abilities are required.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills are vital for effective teamwork with cross-functional teams.

Consider the scalability and future adaptability of the battery system design. Regular collaboration and communication with the cross-functional teams will be crucial for the successful integration and optimization of the system.

Project start: 26.08.2024.

Target deadline: 31.08.2025.

Required project availability: For at least 25 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week.