ESS Test Engineering Manager - Safety & Abuse
Company: Supernal
Location: Fremont
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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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 ESS Test Engineering Manager - Safety & Abuse is responsible
for managing a team of test engineers focused on safety and abuse
testing of the Energy Storage System (ESS). The Safety and Abuse
team is the primary point of contact for comprehending the safety
limits of the ESS from cell level to system level. The role
collaborates closely with battery design engineers, Energy Storage
System Design Assurance Engineer within the battery team, and
multi-functional team members at the aircraft level to create and
complete test plans necessary for design development cycles and
compliance activities. You'll be expected to lead discussions, test
readiness reviews, provide expertise, and ensure that our team
operates with the utmost regard for safety, both for our staff and
for our customers.
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to
foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values.
This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What you can do:
Provide leadership and management to a team of test engineers,
specialists, and technicians, this includes regular 1:1 meetings
and group meetings to ensure proper and continuous collaboration
across the team
Identify staffing needs and lead the hiring process to grow the
team as needed
Establish a robust culture of safety by identifying and mitigating
risks to our staff and facilities. Encourage team members to adopt
a safety-first attitude
Provide regular progress updates to the Head of ESS, Chief
Engineer, and other Supernal Leadership organizations regarding
current, and future development plans
Develop and implement high-level and detailed-level validation
plans verifying the performance of battery systems and their
components with a focus on identifying abuse tolerance, failure
propagation, large-scale thermal and fire testing
Develop test strategy and plans for mechanical, electrical, and
thermal abuse tests to verify and validate battery system for
certification and functional requirements
Directly support various engineering activities
Contribute to test equipment selection and implementation of
verification & validation test processes
Design new safety and abuse test tools as needed
Automate test cases and develop test tools required for battery
system abuse testing
Develop simulation and modeling methods for understanding thermal
runaway
Develop diagnostic techniques for battery state of stability
Collaborate with design engineers to develop next-generation
products
May require up to 25% of domestic and international travel
Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical
engineering, or chemical engineering required; Master's or Ph.D. in
engineering preferred
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering
A minimum of two (2) years of experience with battery safety and
abuse testing (an equivalent combination of education and
experience may be considered)
Experience in setting up tests and labs for battery safety and
abuse testing in the consumer electronics or automotive
industries
Experience with LV and HV battery systems
Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and other
measurement equipment
Experience in 3D CAD Design, Catia preferred
Understanding of Lithium-based cell chemistries and expertise in
battery safety limits
Knowledge of safety-critical component testing requirements like
margin testing, testing for reliability, etc.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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
You may also be able to contribute:
Exposure to aerospace standards preferred
Experience with using Python as a scripting language to process
large test data preferred
Any 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, disability status or any other
category or class protected under applicable federal, state or
local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a 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.aero
This position may include access to certain technology and/or
software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and
regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US
regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment,
your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such
regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all
conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience,
job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible
for a bonus as part of total compensation.
The pay range for this position is:
$192,400-$289,120 USD
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