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You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.  

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

What will you be doing? 

As a Battery Systems Engineer, you will join Derby team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. 

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Conduct cutting-edge research on emerging battery technologies suitable for hybrid electric propulsion systems for aviation applications.
• Define battery pack testing equipment and laboratory infrastructure requirements. 
• Develop battery test plans that meet the unique requirements of hybrid aircraft propulsion.
• Conduct thorough analyses of battery systems using simulation tools to predict behaviour under various conditions and identify areas for improvement.
• Design and optimize battery systems for hybrid electric propulsion systems.

Who are we looking for? 

• Strong understanding of battery materials, test protocols, and aviation standards.
• Understanding of failure at the cell and pack levels, thermal runaway, and internal shorting.
• Simulation experience with COMSOL Multiphysics or similar tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

You are… 

• Passionate about engineering 
• result-oriented 
• proactive

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

• PhD degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on battery technology or energy storage solutions.
• Proven experience in battery research, development, and testing, preferably in the aviation industry.
• Minimum 5 years experience in battery design and testing with a strong portfolio of related project.

Why join us? 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)