UAV Battery Engineer
Core
Architect, test, and deliver battery systems for UAV platforms, managing energy storage from cell selection through production-ready packs.
Role type
Senior IC UAV Battery Engineer
Builds
Production-ready battery packs and BMS for autonomous defense UAVs
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Energy Storage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cell selection and qualification, BMS architecture and algorithms, thermal management and runaway mitigation, DFMEA and safety compliance, supplier management, pack packaging and integration
Preferred skills
Experience in high-performance robotics, aerospace, or EV electrification
Technologies
Cyclers, thermal chambers, BMS hardware, UN38.3, UL standards
Responsibilities
Evaluate and qualify battery cell suppliers; design battery safety protocols and thermal mitigation strategies; own BMS architecture including SoC/SoH estimation; perform hands-on cell testing and validation under abuse scenarios; manage supplier relationships and technical roadmaps; collaborate with mechanical design and firmware teams on integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC