Battery Scientist

About magniX

Based in Washington state, magniX is a leader in electric propulsion for aerospace & defense, working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magniX has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for quite some time, proving our technology in flight. We are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the 3rd era of aviation.

About the role

This role will be part of the Battery Systems Team at magniX responsible for the development and integration of battery and energy systems within magniX projects. You will be responsible for formulating the process to integrate battery cells to a certifiable product, for current and future applications, specifying cell requirements, establishing their relationship with the system, and overseeing implementation at early design stage. You will also be participating in different exciting projects within magniX including our hybrid-electric demonstrator for the NASA EPFD program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define and lead magniX s battery cell technology development with cell supplier partners & integration roadmap, key requirements and course of action to meet customer needs.
• Stay abreast of the state of the art in battery industry, identifying emerging battery technology scientific and/or market-driven trends (maturity, capabilities & limitations), ranging from cell to system level.
• Define battery cell level requirements.
• Establish the relationship between battery cell level performance, reliability & safety, and key interfacing design parameters (compression and temperature range, charge and discharge rates, abuse tolerance, others), through analytical, model-based, and experimental assessment.
• Advance promising ideas to proof-of-concept state through prototyping and testing at R&D cell, sub-system, and system level scale.
• Support the development of battery related cross-functional capabilities within magniX (packaging, simulation, thermal, materials, manufacturing, testing, others).
• Author company policies and design guidelines to inform current & future designs.
• Contribute to the expansion of the magniX energy system team, identifying required skills and participating in interviews.

Qualifications

• Master s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Science (Ph.D. is preferred)
• 4+ years of research experience in battery technology.
• Experience with battery performance analysis and predictive modeling using battery material behavior.
• Experience with model development for cell and battery pack.
• Experience with bringing a concept to design, prototype and product.
• Highly skilled in collaboration and coordination across diverse engineering teams.
• Proficient in Python, MATLAB and Simulink
• Fast-paced learner of new technology and design solutions

Compensation & Benefits

magniX benefits include:

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 9.5% 401K company contribution.
• Life insurance.
• ADD insurance.
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• Relocation package available
• Catered lunches and company fun-day events!

This position's approximate base salary range is $138,000 $165,000 depending on years of experience and level of education.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. Under 120.15, a U.S. Person includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees. As this position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.