Lead Battery Cell Engineer (all genders)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

Your mission

In this Lead Battery Cell Engineer (all genders) role, you will join the VÆRIDION R&D team within the Technology division. You will oversee VÆRIDION’s battery cell and cell technology selection, customisation, production, and characterisation. You will be working in close cooperation with cell suppliers, thereby pushing the industry to class-leading innovation through specifying technology and optimal cell design tailored to VÆRIDION’s CS-23 all-electric aircraft. You will be responsible for downselected cells to deliver the required performance in accordance with battery design and management.

Your day-to-day:

Monitoring and assessment of cutting-edge battery cell technology, the global cell market, the global supplier landscape and their roadmaps.
Development of VÆRIDION’s cell technology roadmap w.r.t. energy and power requirements, safety, technological limits, etc.
Management of cell suppliers and coordination of cell design, production, supply chain, and procurement.
Instigate research and collaboration programmes, establishing VÆRIDION as a preferred and pre-eminent partner for cell suppliers in certifying new cells and cell technology with aviation authorities.
Coordination of cell characterisation and performance validation, both inhouse and with external partners.
Development of preliminary and high-fidelity battery cell simulation models.
Support of aircraft operation improvements regarding optimised operation and ageing of the battery, including charging strategies.
Support of development, implementation and validation of battery and energy management concepts.
Support of collaborations with battery recycling partners for end-of-life handling.
Support of battery design validation and verification according to CS-23, DO-160G, DO-311A.
Work on ad hoc related tasks or projects provided by management.

Your profile

PhD, MSc, or equivalent degree in in electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field required.
5+ years of experience in Li-ion cell technology, materials, design, production, testing, and/or modelling - for cylindrical cells in particular.
Established network with cell manufacturers and researchers would be beneficial.
Strong motivation to help build structures and processes.
High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.
Target-oriented, driven workstyle with analytic problem-solving skills required.
Fluent English language skills are essential, fluent German or other language would be beneficial.

Why us?

Be a part of an ambitious team determined to shape the future of aviation.
Enjoy flexible working hours: we believe in ownership and trust.
Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership: your (mental) health is important for us.
Become a part of our success with virtual stock options.
Boost your professional as well as personal growth executing your own ideas and independent projects.
Join our internal social events and retreats (e.g. cooking, game nights, sports).

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About us

VÆRIDION is a fast-growing deep tech start-up based in Munich, Germany. Since the restrictions by law on CO₂ emissions for domestic and short-haul air travel will stimulate Green Regional Air Mobility, we believe it's our mission to provide an aircraft for Zero emission regional flights.
At VÆRIDION our goal is to develop, build and certify a full electric microliner carrying up to 9 passengers for Short-Haul and Regional Air Mobility by 2030. A full electric microliner is cleaner and cheaper to operate than other aeroplanes in its class, it provides a better travel experience door to door up to 500 km. We offer new optimized design based on proven principles, around proven and available technology in electric motors and batteries, that brings lowest risk and shortest route to certification.