At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of innovative battery platforms for UAVs from concept to production.
- Company: Join Malloy Aeronautics, a leader in UAV technology and design.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge battery technology for aerospace applications.
- Qualifications: Experience in battery design, pouch cells, and high voltage applications required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
The Malloy Aeronautics Team: Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in‑house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on‑site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.
About The Role: Malloy Aeronautics are looking for an engineer with experience working with pouch cell integration to join our concept development team. This role will focus on the development of batteries from a set of requirements to production product. This role suits an engineer who has a broad skillset across battery design elements and enjoys spending time hands‑on building and testing.
Security Clearance: Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading the physical design of Malloy’s battery platforms developing packs from a concept stage to production.
- Interface with other engineering groups on collaborative projects to deconflict integration issues and execute against project plans.
- Developing test and validation plans for battery packs, and analysing test data to refine pack design.
- Developing prototype and/or concept battery packs with novel technologies.
- Working with and supporting suppliers to ensure parts are on time and designed to best suit their needs.
- Generating technical documentation, reports, and supporting build guide development.
Essential Skills and Experiences:
- Prior in‑depth experience in battery pack design and cell integration.
- Experience using, designing, integrating and packaging pouch cells.
- Experience with battery thermal management methodologies.
- Knowledge of cell connection methodologies including laser welding.
- Experience with a wide variety of production processes including but not limited to lathe, 3‑5 axis machining, water jet, laser cut, punch, bending, welding, casting, various 3d printing types and injection moulding.
- Experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
- Experience designing for high voltage applications and relevant practical high voltage training (preferably SAP/level 3).
- Knowledge of project lifecycle management, developing requirements, and working in a gated design environment.
Desired Skills and Experiences:
- Experience in high‑performance and/or high pack factor battery applications such as motorsport, aerospace, etc.
- Electrochemical knowledge.
Senior UAV Battery Design Engineer (Pouch Cells & HV) employer: Malloy Aeronautics Ltd.
Malloy Aeronautics Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Berkshire where innovation thrives through in-house design and manufacturing. Employees benefit from hands-on experience in cutting-edge battery technology, collaborative projects, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team culture that values creativity and technical expertise.
