Senior Battery Mechanical Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop lithium-ion battery pack mechanical and structural packaging concepts in collaboration with magniX engineers and external suppliers.
• Perform CAD modeling of modules, pack enclosures, mounting systems, and aircraft installation interfaces.
• Ensure designs meet aerospace structural, thermal, vibration, and safety requirements.
• Thermal runaway containment strategy design and development
• Define and execute test plans for battery module mechanical testing, including thermal runaway propagation and containment, structural performance, and environmental testing.
• Define battery pack requirements from the system level down to individual components, considering aircraft integration, safety, and certification needs.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to partners and suppliers responsible for detailed pack design and manufacturing development.
• Review design artifacts, analyses, engineering changes, and qualification plans to ensure alignment with magniX requirements.
• Contribute to program planning activities related to battery pack development, verification, production readiness, and industrialization.
• Participate in development of certification strategies and means of compliance for high-voltage battery systems.
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• 7+ years of experience with EV lithium battery pack design
• Experience with high voltage and large size battery packs (400V+ and 50kWh+)