Senior / Principal Battery Test Engineer
- Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Collaborate with engineering peers, partners, and test facility personnel to align testing scope with project requirements and safety considerations.
- 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.