Harmattan AI
defense
UAVBatteryEngineer
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“UAV Battery Engineer at Harmattan AI. Skills: Battery Architecture, Cell Selection, BMS Design, Thermal Management. Evaluate and qualify battery cell suppliers. Define pack configuration and cell architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver mission-critical systems; Shape performance and reliability of platforms; Build reliable and scalable supplier pipeline; Ensure operational excellence
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Data-driven
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, Proven track record of taking battery systems from concept to production in high-performance robotics, aerospace, or UAV applications, Hands-on experience with cell characterisation, BMS architecture, thermal management, Cell selection and testing, supplier management and qualification, battery safety (thermal runaway mitigation), pack packaging and integration, regulatory compliance
Nice to Have
Experience at drone manufacturers (e.g., DJI, Skydio, Anduril), EV companies (e.g., Rivian, Tesla), advanced robotics and electrification organizations
What You'll Do.
Evaluate and qualify battery cell suppliers
Define pack configuration and cell architecture
Lead battery safety protocols design
Ensure compliance with standards
Own Battery Management System architecture
Perform hands-on testing of cells
Develop validation plans
Manage relationships with cell suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Mechanical Design on battery packaging constraints; Work closely with Firmware on BMS parameters and algorithms; Work with external manufacturing partners; Cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
supplier negotiation; cross-functional collaboration
Full Job Description
ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a UAV Battery Engineer to join our Hardware (Elec Team). This role is critical to owning the energy storage systems that power our UAV platforms. Our drones demand high energy density, reliability, and uncompromising safety under dynamic loads — and we need a dedicated expert to architect, test, and deliver battery systems from cell selection through to production-ready packs. You will take end-to-end ownership of the UAV battery architecture, working hands-on with cells, BMS hardware, and thermal systems every day. This is a high-autonomy role where your decisions on cell chemistry, supplier selection, and safety protocols will directly shape the performance and reliability of our platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES Battery Architecture & Cell Selection: Evaluate and qualify battery cell suppliers based on energy density, cycle life, cost, and safety performance. Define pack configuration and cell architecture for UAV platforms. Battery Safety & Thermal Management: Lead the design of battery safety protocols, including thermal runaway mitigation and propagation resistance strategies. Conduct hazard analyses (DFMEA) and ensure compliance with standards such as UN38.3 and UL. BMS Design & Integration: Own the Battery Management System architecture and algorithms, including State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH) estimation, cell balancing, and protection logic for highly dyna
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