Mechanical Engineering M - Fremont, CA, United States - Supernal
Description
Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities.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.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design of the battery module and pack components and subsystems.
EVTOL battery systems contain high voltage bussing and insulation, an array of cells with structural, thermal, and electrical interfaces, thermal systems, current collection and welded interconnects, printed circuit boards, wiring harnesses, breathers, and vents, and mitigations for abuse scenarios such as thermal runaway, short circuit, and fluid susceptibility.
This role will be responsible for the mechanical design, component, and subsystem level validation, as well as the introduction into volume manufacturing and service of these components for the Supernal battery pack designs.
The Battery Pack Team is responsible for designing and prototyping high-voltage and high-power battery systems in electrified aircraft.The Mechanical Design Engineer for Battery Pack is critical to the Energy Storage System (ESS) development process, which includes conceptual designs, component selection, prototype builds, and launch designs for volume manufacture.
This role works closely with battery systems engineers, test engineers, and product integration engineers to ensure a robust ESS is designed, built, and incorporated into the eVTOL aircraft.
Drive mechanical design of electrical components, interconnects, and electromechanical subsystem designs from conceptual and requirements development through productionSelect, prove, and implement the application of existing technologies to internal product development and develop new technologies to improve product metrics
Provide technical expertise and mentorship to team in mechanical design of electronic components: bus bars, interconnects, bolted joints, seals, structural components, enclosures, brackets, closures, insulative parts
Define the specifications of electronic components, including dimensional, dielectric, functional, performance, reliability, survivability, component, and interface manufacturing
Perform fundamental prototyping, testing, and analysis tasks and provide assistance for advanced analysis and validation testing
Identify the root cause of issues in prototype, validation, and production stages and help in finding solutions for them
Build relationships with critical multi-functional teams in electrical design, testing, safety, abuse, manufacturing, systems, certification, and airframes
Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or relevant field required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electromechanical component and subsystem design (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
Experience in designing electronic components:
wire harnesses, connectors, flex printed circuit boards, laminated bus bars, voltage, current, and temperature sensing circuits
Experience designing for volume assembly, including manual and automated processes
Ability to package electronics to achieve mass, thermal performance, sealing requirements, electrical grounding behavior, mechanical durability
Knowledge of mechanical design principles, electronic component materials, metallurgy, plating, interconnects, composites, harnesses, connectors, construction, thermal interface materials, dielectric materials, and sealing methods
Proficiency in CATIA or similar 3D modeling system and at least one battery system modeling/simulation tool suite
Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
Experience in Altium or equivalent electronic design system preferred
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.
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.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).
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