Senior Battery Thermal Analyst
| Company | Wisk |
|---|---|
| Location | Mountain View, CA, USA |
| Salary | $142408 – $167539 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or a related field with at least 5+ years of experience in battery thermal analysis, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or energy industries.
- You have worked in battery systems, electric powertrains, or aerospace electrification industries.
- You have hands-on experience with thermal modeling and simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+, MATLAB, or GT-SUITE.
- You have a deep and applied knowledge of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, electro-thermal coupling, and multi-physics simulations.
- You have led projects that achieved thermal performance optimization, safety improvements, or efficiency enhancements in battery systems.
- You have experience in thermal test design, including sensor selection, test setup, and data analysis for correlation with simulations.
- You are familiar with aviation battery safety standards (DO-311A, ARP4761, AS6413) and industry best practices for thermal management.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed thermal analysis and simulations to evaluate battery cell, module, and pack-level thermal behavior under various operating conditions.
- Develop thermal models using CFD, FEA, and multi-physics simulation tools to optimize battery cooling and heating strategies.
- Design and execute thermal validation tests, including calorimetry, thermal imaging, and environmental chamber testing, to correlate simulations with real-world performance.
- Collaborate with battery design, powertrain, and system integration teams to define and validate thermal management solutions.
- Conduct thermal runaway modeling, propagation analysis, and safety assessments to enhance battery system reliability.
- Support certification efforts, ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards and thermal performance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with thermal runaway propagation modeling, fire suppression methods, and thermal testing techniques is a plus.