Battery and Power System Engineer-UAV, UGV Robotics

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

Battery System Design & Optimization:

• Design and evaluate battery packs tailored for drones, ground vehicles, and robotic platforms, including Li-ion, LiPo, and advanced chemistries.
• Optimize cell selection, configuration, and battery architecture for energy density, discharge rates, and thermal performance.
• Develop and validate Battery Management Systems (BMS) for monitoring health, charge cycles, and fault management.
  

Thermal Management

• Design and implement thermal management solutions (passive/active cooling) to prevent overheating under continuous load.
• Simulate and test for thermal stability in extreme environmental conditions.
  

Power System Architecture

• Define end-to-end power distribution architecture, including DC-DC converters, power protection, and redundancy.
• Collaborate with embedded engineers to integrate power optimization algorithms and energy-efficient firmware.
  

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure battery systems meet international safety standards (UN 38.3, IEC standards, ISO 26262 for functional safety).
• Implement protection circuits, fail-safes, and monitoring systems to prevent short circuits, overcharging, and thermal runaway.
  

Testing, Validation & Lifecycle Management

• Conduct rigorous testing for battery performance, lifecycle, and reliability.
• Establish diagnostics and predictive maintenance strategies for deployed battery systems.
  

Research & Advanced Technologies

• Evaluate emerging battery technologies (solid-state batteries, hybrid energy systems, supercapacitors).
• Explore opportunities for hybrid power systems (battery + fuel cell) for extended mission profiles.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Electrochemistry, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in battery system design, power electronics, or energy management, preferably in drones, robotics, or automotive.
• Strong understanding of: Battery chemistry & cell characteristics, BMS hardware & firmware, Thermal analysis and heat management, Power electronics and converters, Simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS).
• Experience with compliance standards and safety certifications for battery systems.
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with UAV/UGV operational constraints and mission-specific power optimization.
• Knowledge of hybrid energy systems (battery + alternative energy).
• Hands-on experience with battery testing equipment and diagnostics tools.
  

Personal Attributes

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Passionate for advancing clean, efficient, and reliable power systems.
  

Compensation

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