Senior Battery Engineer

Wright Electric; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

PTO/paid sick time

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Wright Electric is looking for a Senior Battery Engineer to develop zero-emissions commercial aircraft technology. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in energy storage systems, including battery technologies and cell electrochemistry.

This full-time position requires the ability to work in the U.S. and may involve future relocation to Albany, New York. Benefits include medical insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of actual professional experience developing and testing energy storage systems.
• Prior experience with energy storage systems and doing research and development with cell and system performance.
• Experience with aerospace and aviation propulsion systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify requirements for the Wright propulsion system.
• Serve as the go-to-expert for energy storage and propulsion technologies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.

Skills

Energy storage systems development

Cross-functional teamwork

Cell electrochemistry

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Chemical engineering or relevant field

Master of Science 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 Senior 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

• Minimum 10 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

• 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

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.