Energy Test Engineer (m/w/d)

Your role and your team:You will report directly to the Team Leader Energy Testing and work closely with our Component Testing team.
The Component Testing team is responsible for various disciplines involving the testing of components, systems and entire aircraft. It is divided into three departments: Testing, Test Management and Test Operations. Our team performs tests that support certification, development and research in the following technology areas: Propulsion Systems, Batteries, Structures, Environmental Testing and Hardware in the Loop (HIL).You will be the contact person for all battery tests and manage the entire test process from requirements analysis and concept development to test execution and data processing, always keeping the goal of qualification and verification of our aircraft components in mind. You will set up and execute tests of small and large prototypes and provide valuable input to electrical, thermal and mechanical battery engineers as well as production.

Your daily work routine:

• Working with multi-megawatt battery systems


• Planning of tests and consultation with stakeholders


• Planning and setting up laboratories and laboratory equipment


• Working closely with other integration engineers, especially in battery development


• Analyzing test data and interpreting the results


• Planning, setting up and maintaining test rooms and equipment


• Design and operation of test rigs for testing electrical, electrochemical and electromechanical components, including battery abuse testing


• Testing components for electrical and thermal performance, mechanical, abuse, crash and environmental behavior


• Coordinating, preparing and conducting tests of battery cells, modules and packs as well as electrical parts and components according to CS-23, DO-160, DO-311 and other standards, internally and with partners


• Provide critical feedback to relevant stakeholders (suggestions for design changes, process adjustments, software bug fixes, etc.)


• Support in production planning and end-of-line test setup


• Work on ad hoc tasks or projects as assigned by management


• Working with the BMS system and test bench software


• Preparation of post-mortem analyses and reports

• MSc, PhD or equivalent degree in electrical engineering/power engineering/mechatronics or a related field required


• Strong knowledge of working in electrical laboratories and best testing practices


• At least 2 years of hands-on experience working with battery systems


• Knowledge of BMS functions, CAN systems and general test bench software


• Experience with electrical and battery test equipment such as high voltage supplies and loads, data acquisition systems and battery test systems


• Experience with battery module and battery system testers (AVL, Kratzer, Basytec or similar)


• EFK +AuS status/experience (level 3E according to DGUV 209-093) for HV systems or similar practical experience is a plus


• Knowledge of battery systems, especially Li-ion batteries, is required


• Experience in the automotive or aerospace industry is a plus


• High motivation to help shape structures and processes


• High degree of personal responsibility with the ability to work both in a team and independently


• Goal-oriented, dedicated work style with analytical problem-solving skills required


• Fluency in English is essential, fluency in German or another language would be an advantage