ESS Test Engineering Manager - Safety & Abuse
Company: Supernal
Location: Sunol
Posted on: April 19, 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 their 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 Click HERE or
visit: https://jobs.supernal.aero/benefits to view our
benefits!
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