Battery System Test and Validation Engineer

Company: Supernal
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: August 6, 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: At Supernal in the Battery Technology Research & Innovation Team, we have embarked on a mission to support the creation of a ground-breaking future in urban air transportation using eVTOL applications. We believe that innovation and creativity at each step in the development process are the keys to bringing solutions that help to improve the lives of common people. If you are an engineer who does not accept the status quo in this regard and wants to be part of crafting this exciting new future along with us, this is where you belong.Working on the cutting edge of Battery Technology, we are building an innovative, safe, sustainable, and efficient energy storage solution for eVTOL applications. We are looking for an upbeat Battery System Test and Validation Engineer, advanced in high voltage Battery System development, self-motivated, passionate about electrified aircraft development, and resilient to quickly adapt to direction changes. You will require a validated understanding of battery hardware, specifically, cell electrical and thermal behaviors, cell and pack level protections, battery control, and management. Additionally, you'll need to demonstrate an outstanding "how to break" mentality, to expose the underlying tale of HW/FW electrical distribution issues through your detailed test architecture and plans. What you can do:

• Provide DFT perspective to battery design engineer team and compliance engineer team during the design phase
• Develop high-level and detailed-level validation plans verifying the performance of battery systems and their components in performance tests and abuse tests
• Develop test strategy and test plans to cover system verification and then validating the battery system for functional and certification requirements per standards and aircraft level requirements
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of communication buses like SPI, Ethernet, and CAN bus
• Contribute to test equipment selection and implementation of verification & validation test processes,
• Automating test cases and developing test tools required for battery system testing What you can contribute:
  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical engineer, Electrical engineer, or related fields with 5 years proven track record in HV battery testing and validation
  • Strong proficiency towards detailed and highly thorough QA test processes
  • Proven battery verification & validation experience used in HV batteries
  • Deep knowledge of safety-critical component testing requirements like margin testing, testing for reliability, etc.
  • Good programming skills in MATLAB and scripting tools like Python
  • Excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork You may also be able to contribute:
    • MSME, MSEE, or associated fields with 3 years tried experience
    • Exposure to aerospace standards
    • Experience with setting up labs for a battery test and abuseAny 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: This 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.

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