HV Energy Storage System Engineer (m/f/d)

at  eRCSystem GmbH

We are looking for a passionate Energy Storage System Engineer with a strong aviation background to join our growing team and support us developing the high-voltage electrical energy storage system (EESS) for our manned eVTOL. As an Energy Storage System Engineer, you own the requirements, architecture, interfaces of the EESS which includes the battery cells, the Battery Management Unit, the Thermal Management Unit, the Charging Interfaces, and the Power Electronics. By this, you create the requirements, check whether all relevant areas covered by the requirements, validate them, and maintain their traceability. You work on an airworthy system architecture to fulfill the requirements in aviation and cooperate closely with our safety team to challenge your developments with them. As the hands-on component in your work, you support the integration of your developed EESS into our eVTOL. Shape the future of aerial mobility with us by developing our EESS in coordination with colleagues, suppliers, and the authorities.

Tasks

• Coordinate and plan the development of our electric energy storage system according to aviation standards like the ARP4754A and according to our certification plan
• Create and validate requirements on system and equipment level according to comply with certification, customer, aircraft, and safety requirements and to fulfill the required system functions
• Design airworthy architectures for the energy storage system
• Cooperate closely with other system development teams regarding design, interfaces, and control
• Cooperate closely with our safety team and challenge your developments with them
• Coordinate with possible suppliers, prepare and manage Statement of Work documents
• Continuously challenge and improve the technical concepts, tools, and methods
• Be part of our flight-testing campaigns and see your developments fly

Requirements

you should …

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Have at least 3 years of relevant experience in the area of your responsibilities described above and preferably in the aviation industry
• Have experience in aerospace development (ARP4754A), a clear understanding of safety-critical development processes, and experience in handling certification requirements
• Bring basic knowledge of EASA/FAA regulations and guidance material and industry standards for eVTOL development
• Bring experience with requirements management tools

Moreover, we appreciate if you …

• Have experience with equipment qualification (DO160)
• Have experience about EMI
• Have experience in supplier management

Benefits

• A young, highly motivated and passionate team
• Flat hierarchies and learning-from-mistakes approach
• Strong company culture in an international environment
• The possibility to shape the future with us
• Regular team events
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• Excellent career opportunities and regular feedback
• Attractive training programs, individual training budget and language courses
• Weekly fresh fruit and free water, tea and coffee
• 30 days of vacation
• Supported canteen service
• Supported sport offer (e.g. gym, yoga, massage and others)
• Modern newly renovated office
• Very good access to public transport and free parking spaces

Why eRC-System
Realize your dream of doing exceptional things and be part of something bigger right from the beginning! We at ERC stand for the development of an electrical vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) that lasts beyond us! We work hard to achieve this goal – with passion, a pioneering spirit, and strong partners. As we are trustworthy, open and focused, we do not make empty promises. But we still need your commitment to be among the best on the long run

• Coordinate and plan the development of our electric energy storage system according to aviation standards like the ARP4754A and according to our certification plan
• Create and validate requirements on system and equipment level according to comply with certification, customer, aircraft, and safety requirements and to fulfill the required system functions
• Design airworthy architectures for the energy storage system
• Cooperate closely with other system development teams regarding design, interfaces, and control
• Cooperate closely with our safety team and challenge your developments with them
• Coordinate with possible suppliers, prepare and manage Statement of Work documents
• Continuously challenge and improve the technical concepts, tools, and methods
• Be part of our flight-testing campaigns and see your developments fl