Job Title:
Battery Systems Engineering Lead
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Battery Systems Engineering Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will lead and manage UK-based testing and evaluation initiatives for advanced submarine battery systems.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of battery system design, electrochemistry, and integrated safety features. They will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and approving detailed test documentation including Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports for battery modules, packs, and system-level evaluations.
This role requires strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate with engineering peers, partners, and test facility personnel to align testing scope with project requirements and safety considerations.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Apply deep understanding of battery system design, electrochemistry, and integrated safety features to inform test objectives and interpret results.
* Develop, review, and approve detailed test documentation including Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports for battery modules, packs, and system-level evaluations.
* Manage hazard and risk assessments associated with lithium-ion battery handling, testing, and fault simulation.
* Coordinate thermal runaway, short circuit, and mechanical abuse tests in compliance with relevant Defence and maritime standards.
* Support the generation of business cases, technical input for RFQs, and proposals for new battery testing initiatives.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Essential Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related discipline).
* In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with battery technologies, particularly lithium-ion, for high-integrity systems.
* Proven capability in battery system test planning, execution, and reporting across development and qualification stages.
* Familiarity with Systems Engineering (SE) and V&V processes.
* Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to mentor junior engineers.