Battery Engineer

Wright Electric; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

PTO and paid sick time

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Wright Electric, Inc. is seeking a Battery Engineer to join our team in the United States.

The role focuses on energy storage technologies and propulsion system integration within aerospace power systems, reporting to senior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include designing, testing, and verifying battery components, and ensuring compliance with government and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing and testing energy storage systems (graduate studies included).
• Requires a BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering; MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify energy storage components and integration within Wright propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with power electronics and motor teams to meet requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on project goals and risk management.

Skills

Energy storage systems development

Battery testing

Electrochemistry

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Chemical engineering

M.S. preferred

Job description

Wright Electric, Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense company building advanced power systems for military and aviation applications. From 30 kW expeditionary generators (Dynamo) to multi-megawatt airborne propulsion (WM2500) and containerized turbogenerators (DenseGen 3750), Wright develops the motors, generators, inverters, and batteries that enable next-generation defense capabilities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Malta, NY, Wright works with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, NASA, ARPA-E, FAA, and major aerospace primes. Wright is seeking a Battery Engineer to join our team. Wright has built a world-class aerospace and defense power systems team, and the Battery Engineer will serve as the go-to-expert for all things related to energy storage and propulsion, including battery technologies and cell electrochemistry. You will work closely with cross-functional team members, such as the power electronics and motor team, to design and verify requirements at the component and integration level for the Wright propulsion system. The Battery Engineer will work directly with Senior Engineers on assigned projects and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team. Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position. Requirements for this position include: This position may require the ability to obtain access to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Defense (DoD) and other government facilities. Access to the facilities requires a background investigation by the U.S. Government.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of actual professional experience developing and testing energy storage systems is required (graduate studies included)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, or other relevant Engineering is required; Master of Science is preferred
• Must have prior experience with energy storage systems and doing research and development with cell and system performance

Desired

• Experience with aerospace and aviation propulsion systems preferred
• Knowledge of government regulations and standards that impact and constrain aircraft design details
• Experience working in a cross-functional technology and product development team to manage risk and requirements

Benefits

Wright offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• PTO and paid sick time
• Retirement benefits

Relocation

This position is located in the United States and requires ability to work in the United States, but does not require relocation at the present time. Continued maturation of the Wright propulsion system and aircraft may require relocation to the Albany, New York region in the future.

Drug Free Workplace

Wright Electric is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.