Battery Systems Design Engineer

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Key Responsibilities & Impact Lead Design & Architecture:

Drive the design and development of critical Battery Management System hardware components for our Gen 6 aircraft.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Systems, Mechanical, Test, and Safety engineering teams to ensure a robust, integrated, and safe design from concept through implementation.

High-Stakes Problem Solving:

Leverage your hands-on expertise to solve complex, safety-critical system challenges in design, integration, and rigorous testing.

Lifecycle Management:

Plan and execute the design lifecycle, coordinating design, verification, and procurement to ensure on-schedule delivery for our groundbreaking aircraft.

Strategic & Mentorship Role:

Contribute to architectural decisions, lead design reviews, define technical requirements, assist in strategic outsourcing, and participate in shaping the future of the team through new-hire interviews.

Certification Excellence:

Support essential documentation and verification efforts crucial for the successful certification of the Gen 6 aircraft. What You'll Bring B.S. in Electrical Engineering with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an M.S. with 6 years of experience. Proven background in the aerospace or automotive industries, specializing in high-reliability, safety-critical systems.

Deep BMS Mastery:

Applied expertise in Battery Management Systems, High Voltage (HV) systems, and both analog and digital electronics.

PCB/PCBA

Design Proficiency:

Extensive experience with PCBA design tools for schematic capture and layout, preferably with the Altium design suite.

Embedded Systems Expertise:

Hands-on experience implementing microprocessor, microcontrollers, and FPGAs at the hardware, software, and firmware levels. Solid understanding of embedded systems concepts, including interconnect, sensor, and power conversion board design.

Bonus Experience:

Familiarity with rigorous aerospace development, verification, and documentation standards such as DO-254 and DO-160G.

Additional Details A Unique Challenge:

Work on a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market.

Onsite Work:

This role will be an onsite (5 days a week) position in our Mountain View Headquarter #1004

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location:

On the road