Battery Engineer

Wright Electric; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

PTO/paid sick time

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Wright Electric, Inc. seeks a Battery Engineer in the United States to become the go-to expert for energy storage and propulsion within the Wright propulsion system. This role will design and verify requirements at both component and integration levels, working closely with cross-functional teams to manage risk and ensure system performance.

The position is full-time and direct-hire, with potential access to NASA/DoD facilities; U.S. government background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in energy storage development and testing (graduate studies included).
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering (Master of Science preferred).
• Experience with energy storage systems and R&D in cell and system performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to expert for energy storage and propulsion within Wright's propulsion system.
• Design and verify requirements at component and integration levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risk and requirements.

Skills

Energy storage

R&D in energy storage

Cell electrochemistry

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Electrical/Chemical Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Wright Electric, Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based company developing the world’s first zero-emissions commercial aircraft. Wright is seeking a Battery Engineer to join our team, serving as the go-to-expert for energy storage and propulsion, including battery technologies and cell electrochemistry. Work closely with cross-functional team members to design and verify requirements at the component and integration level for the Wright propulsion system.

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace and aviation propulsion systems
• 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

Employment Details

Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position.

This position may require the ability to obtain access to NASA, DoD and other government facilities. U.S. Government background investigation required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• PTO/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 policies.