Space Battery Project Engineer — Lead for Space Missions

EnerSys; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Lithium-ion space battery division at the Culham Science Centre near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. You will lead technical assessment, analysis, data review and documentation for Space missions, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

The role focuses on delivering on-time, on-quality project outcomes, acting as primary technical representative to customers, with opportunities to influence standards and future space missions.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM subject or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as an engineer in a customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards preferred.
• Experience with space industry primes and agencies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed project design solutions under guidance from senior engineers.
• Analyze electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of the battery.
• Develop drawings with CAD Manager to generate drawings.
• Produce project documentation such as analysis reports and test plans.
• Support in-build checks and battery test campaigns at external sites.
• Communicate technical matters to customers and support proposals.

Skills

Customer facing experience

Data analysis

Test and verification

Report writing

Space industry knowledge

Mechanical design

Thermal design

ECSS standards knowledge

Vibration testing

Attention to detail

Education

STEM degree

Job description

EnerSys is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Lithium-ion space battery division at the Culham Science Centre near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. You will lead technical assessment, analysis, data review and documentation for Space missions, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

The role focuses on delivering on-time, on-quality project outcomes, acting as primary technical representative to customers, with opportunities to influence standards and future space missions.