Cell Engineering Manager CA
Company: Supernal
Location: Fremont
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job 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.
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 product
Analyze test results to provide the cell limits that optimize
performance and reliability
Expand cell characterization and testing efforts to keep up with
the demand for all aircraft programs
Create and drive the safety culture to ensure that advanced cells
can be tested safely
Use electrochemical/chemical tests to interpret and quantify
degradation modes of various battery chemistries traced back to
battery material properties
Collaborate with the commercial and manufacturing teams to
identify, interface, and assess multisource suppliers' technical
and commercial capability and quality control
Coordinate 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 consistency
Organize technical reviews for engineering leadership on the
quality of new and emerging technologies
Partner with the investment team to ascertain long-term planning
and partner with advanced cell chemistries and design
Collaborate with the BMS team to develop ECM models for
implementation in the flight control architecture
Represent Cell Engineering in various programs and collaborate on
HV architecture development
Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or
similar field required; Master's degree preferred
A 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-26262
Experience with thermal testing, analytical modeling, and
simulation of lithium-ion batteries
Experience in creating DOEs for analyzing different aspects of a
cell design and its form factor
Experience with creating a safe environment for testing new and
advanced cell chemistries
Experience leading a team of technicians and engineers in a lab
environment
Strong engineering fundamentals in electrochemical cells, heat
transfer, fluids, Li-ion, analytical modeling, and failure
analysis
Knowledge of the construction and fundamentals of a cell and
principles of operation
Knowledge of energy, power, and capacity of cell-to-pack design
Familiarity with various pack design architectures and how they
relate to cell selection
Knowledge of cell testing equipment, chemical analyses, and lab
development
Familiar with EV or eVTOL battery pack requirements and development
at the cell level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish
work within time constraints
Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
Any 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-support@supernal.aero
This 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 USD
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