Battery Test & Validation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans and procedures for battery modules and high voltage battery packs
• Collaborate with design teams to define DFMEA, test requirements, and support battery system qualification and certification plans
• Create and maintain system and sub-system Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R)
• Execute hands-on testing for performance, life cycle, environmental, safety, mechanical, thermal, and electrical requirements
• Design, build, and integrate test fixtures, data acquisition systems, and control software
• Analyze test data, perform root cause analysis, and present findings to cross-functional teams
• Manage external testing labs and vendors

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrochemistry, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in battery testing and validation in high-reliability industries (8+ years for Staff level)
• Direct hands-on experience in high voltage battery system testing and validation for lithium-ion batteries
• Proficiency in data acquisition and analysis tools such as LabVIEW and MATLAB
• Deep understanding of battery electrochemistry, performance characteristics, and safety requirements
• Experience running battery testing equipment including cyclers and environmental chambers

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulatory certification processes
• Experience with battery modeling and simulation
• Knowledge of battery management systems (BMS) and control algorithms

About the Company

Heart Aerospace develops the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane designed for zero-emission flight, targeting type certification by the end of the decade.