Powertrain/Battery Management Engineer

Role Purpose

As a Powertrain/Battery Management Engineer, you will lead the design, testing, and optimisation of drone power systems with a strong focus on battery management, energy modelling, and performance efficiency. You will play a critical role in transitioning to new battery chemistries and ensuring safe, reliable, and scalable powertrain performance across all operational regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all UAV battery-related activities across multiple geographies and environments.
• Design and maintain battery ground tests and commissioning systems, ensuring repeatability and safety.
• Conduct energy modelling and simulation to optimize energy use to maximise flight time and range.
• Provide technical leadership in areas of cell balancing and management, thermal management, SOH/lifetime optimisation, powertrain efficiency, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Support the transition to new safer, higher energy-density chemistries, including planning and executing comprehensive test campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Electronic Engineering team on development and integration of Battery Management Systems across multiple UAV platforms.
• Build battery commissioning and validation processes for production readiness.
• Define best practices for safe charging, discharging, and lifetime management of battery packs.
• Manage and develop strategic partnerships with key vendors to ensure supply chain reliability and technical quality at scale.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electronic, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams to enhance powertrain integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, Power, or Mechatronic Engineering (or related field).
• Strong knowledge and proven track record of battery chemistry and battery management systems.
• Hands-on experience with Lithium-ion chemistries.
• Proficiency in performing and automating battery test procedures.
• Expertise in energy modelling using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent simulation tools.
• Familiarity with smart charging infrastructure, swappable packs, and power distribution systems.
• Experience with thermal management, EMI control, and inrush protection design principles.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Team player, experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English - written and verbal.
• Full driver's license.