Sr. ESS Test Engineer - Safety & Abuse
Company: Supernal
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility
solutions that will foster the development of human-centered
cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical
take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility
needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless
intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final
destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and
services to define a new category of mobility for the world's
communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to
help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving
people's ability to move - whether for work or play.What we do: The
Sr. ESS Test Engineer is responsible for establishing, performing,
and analyzing results from the Energy Storage System (ESS). Within
the ESS Test Engineer group, this role will serve as the (SME) for
understanding the safety limits of ESS from the cell level to
system level via meticulous test plans. This position works closely
with battery design engineers, ESS DAE within the battery team, and
multi-functional team members at the aircraft level to develop and
implement test plans required for design development loops and
compliance activities.What you can do:
- Develop and carry-on high-level and detailed-level validation
plans verifying the performance of battery systems and their
components with the focus on identifying abuse tolerance, failure
propagation, large scale thermal and fire testing
- Develop and carry-on test strategy and test plans with focuses
on mechanical, electrical, and thermal abuse tests to cover system
verification and then validating the battery system for functional
and certification requirements per standards and aircraft level
requirements
- Test equipment selection and implementation of verification &
validation test processes
- Automating test cases and developing test tools required for
battery system abuse testing
- Develop of simulation and modeling methods for understanding
thermal runway
- Develop diagnostic techniques for battery state of
stability
- Collaborate with design engineers to development next
generation products
- Design of new safety and abuse test tools
- Other duties as assignedWhat you can contribute:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineer, electrical engineer,
chemical engineer, or related field
- A minimum of 5-8 years of experience with battery safety and
abuse testing (an equivalent combination of education experience
may be considered)
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with LV and HV battery systems
- Experience with data acquisitions systems, sensors, and other
measurement equipment
- Experience in CATIA or Solidworks for 3D CAD design
- Understanding of Lithium based cell chemistries, and in battery
safety limits
- Knowledge of safety-critical component testing requirements
like margin testing, testing for reliability, etc.
- Experience with test setup and lab setup for battery safety and
abuse testing
- May require up to 20% of domestic and international
travels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and
accomplish work within time constraints
- Self-motivated and forward-thinking personalityYou may also be
able to contribute:
- Master's or Ph.D., in engineering
- Experience with using Python as scripting language to process
large test data
- Experience with safety and abuse testing for consumer
electronic standards and/or automotive industry
- Exposure to aerospace standardsAny offer of employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.We
are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender
expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may
request to be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in
the job application or interview process, to perform essential job
functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of
employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at:
ta-support@supernal.aeroThis position may include access to certain
technology and/or software source code, that will be subject to
U.S. export control laws. If an export license or other export
control authorization is required in connection with your
employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt
of such license or authorization and approvals and your continued
compliance with all conditions and limitations contained in such
license or authorization.
Keywords: Supernal, San Mateo , Sr. ESS Test Engineer - Safety & Abuse, Engineering , San Mateo, California
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