Staff Battery Electro-Mechanical Engineer at E-Space

Saratoga, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, Space Technology, SatelliteIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
10+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering
Skilled with CAD tools
Expertise with battery cells and interconnect such as laser welding and ultrasonic bonding
Expertise with module packaging including integrating PCBs and interconnect into enclosures
Experienced with production level DFx and FMEA
Experience with mechanical and thermal stress-testing such as vibration, shock, and thermal cycling
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Own the satellite battery product from clean sheet to flight
Execute all aspects of battery pack electro-mech design including battery cell interconnect, packaging, thermal and electrical accommodation, leading design reviews, etc
Produce drawings and documents including fabrication packages, interface control documents, assembly procedures, test procedures, certification reports, etc
Design for thermal management and support thermal analysis
Design for mass manufacturing and assembly of packs
Execute UN38.3 certification tests
Perform space product qualification, support production acceptance testing

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Electro-Mechanical DesignBattery Pack DesignBattery Cell InterconnectThermal ManagementThermal AnalysisUN38.3 CertificationSpace Product QualificationCAD DrawingsAssembly ProceduresTest ProceduresDesign ReviewsMass Manufacturing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Staff Battery Electro-Mechanical Engineer role?

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering with at least 5 years in electro-mechanical design including battery pack design and mechanical work.

Is this position remote or office-based?

The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CA office.

What are the key required skills for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar; 10+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering; skills with CAD tools; expertise with battery cells and interconnect such as laser welding and ultrasonic bonding; expertise with module packaging including integrating PCBs and interconnect into enclosures; experience with production level DFx and FMEA; and experience with mechanical and thermal stress-testing.

What teams will this role collaborate with?

This position reports to the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Lead and works closely with the Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, Test, and Manufacturing teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate demonstrates success working in a dynamic environment, with bonus points for experience with UN38.3 testing, a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, expertise with rigid and flex PCB technologies, and experience performing thermal analysis in tools like Thermal Desktop, IcePak, or Comsol.

E-Space

Deploys satellite systems for data insights

About E-Space

E-Space focuses on deploying small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Their main product, the E-Space LEO platform, utilizes Artificial Intelligence to enhance data transmission from these devices, providing insights and automation that improve upon traditional IoT capabilities. E-Space differentiates itself by redesigning spacecraft and satellite systems to lower costs, making space technology more accessible to a wide range of clients, including governments and businesses. The company is dedicated to sustainable practices and aims to lead in the development of environmentally friendly satellite constellations, using the data from their systems to inform decisions that protect the planet. Their revenue model is based on selling satellite systems and the data services derived from them.

Toulouse, FranceHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$48.6MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Social Impact, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Continuous learning and development

Health and wellness care options

Financial solutions for the future

Optional legal services

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Risks

European startups in space tech pose competition, challenging E-Space's market position.

Integration of 5G NTN source code may lead to intellectual property disputes.

Expansion into Bahrain may face regulatory hurdles impacting satellite IoT service deployment.

Differentiation

E-Space offers a sustainable LEO satellite network for real-time communications and IoT services.

Their AIoT platform optimizes data for actionable insights, surpassing traditional IoT capabilities.

E-Space's redesign of satellite systems significantly reduces costs, making space tech more accessible.

Upsides

Integration of 5G NTN tech enhances E-Space's satellite payloads and connectivity solutions.

Partnership with Beyon aligns with Bahrain's Vision 2030, opening Middle East markets.

Expansion into Arlington aligns with economic incentives, enhancing U.S. operational base.

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