Senior Battery Engineer

Wright Electric Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

PTO and paid sick time

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

Wright Electric, Inc. seeks a Senior Battery Engineer to lead energy storage development for advanced propulsion systems. You will define requirements, design tests, and verify cell and system performance with cross-functional teams.

The role demands a strong background in energy storage, 10+ years of experience, and a BS in engineering; MS preferred. On-site role in Albany area, with potential NASA/DoD facility access.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience developing and testing energy storage systems.
• BS in Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering is required; MS preferred.

Responsabilités

• Design and verify requirements for energy storage components and propulsion integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate system performance.

Connaissances

Energy storage

Cell electrochemistry

Electrical engineering

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science (preferred)

Outils

Battery testing

Description du poste

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 Senior Battery Engineer to join our team. Wright has built a world-class aerospace and defense power systems team, and the Senior 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 Senior Battery Engineer will work directly with Senior Engineers on assigned projects and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Required:

• Minimum 10 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

Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position. 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.

Benefits:

• 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.