Cell Engineering Manager - Fremont, United States - Supernal

Description

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities.

This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination.

We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world's communities.

We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move – whether for work or play

What we do:
The Cell Engineering Manager will focus on developing the cell engineering team for Energy Storage Systems (ESS).

The primary responsibility of this role will be to build our labs and other testing capabilities to qualify internal and external cell programs for use in various aircraft.

Additionally, the Cell Engineering Manager will be tasked with building our data science, cell testing, and algorithms team to create a complete value chain for cell engineering.

Finally, they will provide leadership and management to a group of cell test engineers and equipment engineers.
Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values.

This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week

What you can do:

Develop cell testing protocols to qualify new programs and enable the next generation of cell control strategies in productAnalyze test results to provide the cell limits that optimize performance and reliabilityExpand cell characterization and testing efforts to keep up with the demand for all aircraft programsCreate and drive the safety culture to ensure that advanced cells can be tested safelyUse electrochemical/chemical tests to interpret and quantify degradation modes of various battery chemistries traced back to battery material propertiesCollaborate with the commercial and manufacturing teams to identify, interface, and assess multisource suppliers' technical and commercial capability and quality controlCoordinate and evaluate physical, electrochemical, and safety properties of multi-source battery materials from powder/liquid form to full cell to define and determine levels of consistencyOrganize technical reviews for engineering leadership on the quality of new and emerging technologiesPartner with the investment team to ascertain long-term planning and partner with advanced cell chemistries and designCollaborate with the BMS team to develop ECM models for implementation in the flight control architectureRepresent Cell Engineering in various programs and collaborate on HV architecture developmentPartner with PMO organization to implement build planUp to 10% of domestic and international travelOther duties as assignedWhat you can contribute:Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar field required; Master's degree preferredA minimum of eight (8) years of experience in cell engineering (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)Experience selecting cells for various applications and understanding certifications such as UN38.3.

DO-160, DO-254, DO-178 and ISO-26262Experience with thermal testing, analytical modeling, and simulation of lithium-ion batteriesExperience in creating DOEs for analyzing different aspects of a cell design and its form factorExperience with creating a safe environment for testing new and advanced cell chemistriesExperience leading a team of technicians and engineers in a lab environmentStrong engineering fundamentals in electrochemical cells, heat transfer, fluids, Li-ion, analytical modeling, and failure analysisKnowledge of the construction and fundamentals of a cell and principles of operationKnowledge of energy, power, and capacity of cell-to-pack designFamiliarity with various pack design architectures and how they relate to cell selectionKnowledge of cell testing equipment, chemical analyses, and lab developmentFamiliar with EV or eVTOL battery pack requirements and development at the cell levelExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProactive delivery of communication and follow upExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailMust have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraintsProficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office SuiteAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-.aeroThis position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S.

export controls laws and regulations.

If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location.

This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:
$192,400—$289,120 USDClick HERE or visit: to view our benefits