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Battery Mechanical Design Engineer
Heart AerospaceBattery Mechanical Design Engineer
Requirements
2+ years mechanical design experience, High-voltage battery system focus, Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Proficiency in CAD (NX or CATIA), Proficiency in FEA/CFD software
Skills
NXCATIAFEAGD&TBattery Design
About the role
About the Company
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and development of battery systems including cells, modules, housings, and full pack assemblies
- Develop weight-optimized structural solutions for vibration, shock, and crash safety
- Create detailed engineering drawings using GD&T standards
- Generate high quality DFMEA’s and DVP&R’s
- Define and execute validation and verification test plans for mechanical and environmental testing
- Collaborate with Electrical, Thermal, and System Integration teams
- Ensure designs meet aerospace safety and certification standards (FAA, EASA, DO-160, DO-311)
- Support transition from prototype to high-volume manufacturing using DFM and DFA principles
- Drive program schedules and timelines to meet vehicle milestones
- Mentor junior engineers
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of mechanical engineering design experience focused on high-voltage battery systems
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in mechanical CAD tools such as Siemens NX or CATIA
- Proficiency with FEA software and hand calculations for structural and thermal analysis
- Deep understanding of structural mechanics, fatigue analysis, and thermal management
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing for certified aerospace or high-reliability automotive/EV applications
- Familiarity with aerospace certification processes (DO-160, DO-311A, MIL-STD, UN 38.3)
- Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or energy storage specialization
- Experience with design for sealing and ingress protection (IP ratings)
- Experience with BMS enclosure and interconnect design
- Knowledge of battery manufacturing processes like laser welding and potting
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