Sr/Staff Engineer-Energy Storage Systems

R&D - Mech

Navi Mumbai (On-Site)

Senior level years)

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual as Staff Engineer within our innovative UAS company. The successful candidate will be responsible for a team working on Energy Storage Systems (Electric/Battery, IC Engine, Fuel Cells etc) of UAVs. As the Manager of ESS team, you will play a pivotal role in developing the design of Power Systems and other sub-assemblies and components (e.g, ESC, Motor, BMS etc) starting from Specifications to Concept/Detailed design, development, validation and ramping up to Production of UAVs through Cross-Functional collaborations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Design & Development of UAV/Drone System: Analysis of Product Requirement Documents in sync with Market Requirements of UAV and its Energy Storage Systems (Electric powered battery, IC Engine, Fuel cells etc) including Technology Readiness Level (TRL assessment etc. Strong exposure to Product Design and Development Process.

• Energy Storage Systems Design & Development: Collaborate with Project Manager, System Integration Engineer and development teams while designing UAV/drone's ESS/Battery, Battery Management Systems, Thermal and Safety Management and related components in sync with project objectives and client requirements. Exposure to Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics, Materials and Process Engineering would be added advantage.

• Design Management: Expertise in CAD Tree/Layout preparations, PLM/PDM integrations with 3D CAD, 3D Model sanctity and Integration checks, BOM Configurations and Management, GD&T, Tolerance Stack up Analysis, DFMEA etc.

• Validation & Verification of Design: Skilled at planning of Validations e.g, Numerical Validations (Thermal, Electric, Mechanical), Laboratory Testing, Flight Testing, Certifications etc.

• Component Selection and Manufacturing/Sourcing: Select appropriate hardware components (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics), and software solutions for UAV/drone systems, taking into consideration factors such as payload capacity, flight time, range, endurance, and environmental conditions. Good knowledge of Manufacturing processes, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) etc.

• Integration and Testing: Integrate various hardware, electronics and software components into UAV/drone systems, ensuring compatibility, reliability, and optimal performance. Conduct rigorous testing and debugging to resolve issues.

• Quality and Reliability: Develop and implement quality and reliability control processes starting with Concept Design, Development, Testing & Validations, Industrializations and Series Productions, to verify the functionality and safety of integrated UAV/drone systems.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of System Integration processes, configurations, Design and System Engineering Reviews, Validation plan vs actual, and test results to facilitate troubleshooting and future development.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product management, Product marketing, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality management, software engineers, Electronics Engineers, Hardware engineers, and Project managers, to achieve project goals and deadlines.

• Stay Informed: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to drone systems to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering, or a related field. PhD degree would be a plus.
• Proven experience in UAV/drone system or Electric/Electronics machine design or a related field.
• Proficiency in UAV's (or other flight vehicles) hardware and related systems design and development.
• Good knowledge and experience of CAD and PLM Software's along with ECRM and related design and development processes. PTC Creo and Windchill experience would be preferred.
• Familiarity with drone regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good in team and people management with leadership attributes.

DESIRED BEHAVIOURAL VALUES:

• Commitment to common purpose and goals
• Seating respect on the table
• Displaying Integrity and Ethics
• Taking Initiative and ownership with Accountabilities
• Being Passionate about making a difference
• Maintaining and managing interpersonal harmonious relationships

Skills

Battery Management Systems

Energy Systems

Battery Charger

Lithium-ion Batteries

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