Harmattan AI
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UAVBatteryEngineer
“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
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