Senior Battery Test Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer who will:

Enjoy working with a world class team comprised of leading aerospace and technology thinkers as well as some of the finest engineering talent. Of course, you will possess or be able to rapidly adopt a passion for sustainable aviation and it’s benefits for both society and sustainability.

Be able to work in dynamic innovative teams, building positive working environments and diplomatically resolving challenges to programme delivery.  Some elements of “hands on” work will be expected, with the assistance of our skilled technicians.

The responsibilities and duties of the Senior Battery Test Engineer will be as follows:

• Help support the coordination of battery test team activities to meet battery team deliverables on time and within budget.
• Lead and support the development of internal test procedures and standards through engaging with the wider battery team and business.
• Robustly record test methodology and results for certification authorities and the wider business to review
• Lead planning, delivery and reporting for battery testing activities that are associated with mechanical, thermal and electrical performance of the battery assembly and its sub systems, examples of which are:
  • Long term electrical cycling
  • Battery abuse testing (drop, thermal runaway, crush, short circuit, mechanical shock)
  • Battery vibration testing
  • Characterisation testing for the development of new simulation models.
  • Ground equipment testing which is associated with the battery assembly.
  • Battery management system testing
  • Battery cooling system testing
• Scheming and designing electrical systems to enable various test activities, this can cover HV and LV networks/systems of the battery assembly.
• Perform risk assessments of testing activities and ensure the right measures, documentation and measures are in place, whilst being a role model of the company’s safety-first culture.
• Support the planning, development and delivery of new battery test facilities.
• Mentoring others within the company to ensure knowledge is shared
• Leading test operations at third party facilities away from normal operating base and when required to travel and work extended hours
• Supporting the development of requests for information and requests for quotation for testing services and equipment from third party providers.
• Support the definition of requirements for the battery system and battery associated group equipment
• Lead and support the writing of technical documentation for the aircraft
• To undertake live working on high voltage battery assemblies in support of pre and post test inspections, instrumentation and system analysis.

The successful Senior Battery Test Engineer will have the following Experiences & Qualifications:

• You are a team player, and you enable your team to perform at their best
• You give clear direction, and push back on requests when they do not align with the battery team mission
• You embody the aerospace ‘just work culture’, and you advocate for your team to work with integrity in everything they do
• You give your team freedom to be fast-paced, innovative and creative, and you believe that the best engineering idea should always win
• You are able to make decisions based on the best compromise of cost, timing, safety, weight and quality
• You stand by team decisions and are able to justify them to external stakeholders

Do you like the look of this opportunity but not sure if you meet all of the criteria we’ve outlined in the advert?

Here at Vertical, we are working to create an environment of growth, diversity and opportunities for people to take on challenges and push the status quo. 

If you are excited about this role or joining us but your experience or qualifications are not completely aligned with the criteria, we would still love to hear from you, this may be the role for you! 

This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.