Battery Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Design, development, testing, and optimization of advanced battery mechanical systems for electric aerospace applications.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (battery systems for aviation)
Builds
Battery cells, module housings, high voltage distribution, and full pack assemblies for the ES-30 regional hybrid-electric airplane
Domain
Aerospace + High-voltage battery systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical CAD (Siemens NX, CATIA), FEA/CFD (ANSYS, Abaqus, Star-CCM+), structural mechanics, fatigue analysis, thermal management, GD&T, DFMEA/DVP&R, validation test planning, DFM/DFA
Preferred skills
aerospace certification processes (DO-160, DO-311, MIL-STD, UN 38.3), sealing/ingress protection (IP ratings), BMS enclosure design, battery manufacturing processes (laser welding, potting)
Technologies
Siemens NX, CATIA, ANSYS, Abaqus, Star-CCM+
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design of battery systems; develop weight-optimized structural solutions; create detailed engineering drawings; execute validation and verification test plans; collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Thermal, and System Integration teams; ensure designs meet aerospace safety and certification standards; support transition to high-volume manufacturing; drive program schedule and timelines; mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC