Design Engineer – HV Battery Systems

The McMurtry Spéirling electric fan car has just broken the Goodwood Hillclimb record, but what are we doing next?

We are expanding our team to allow us to deliver the three next targets on our list:

  • Unlocking more performance from our record-breaking demonstrator cars. There are more records in our sights
  • Engineering the components, systems, and processes for the road legal version
  • Delivering our proprietary battery technology for high performance customer applications

McMurtry Automotive’s mission is to bring real engagement and emotion to driving electric performance cars.  Our close and highly motivated team consists of people from Formula One, high-end automotive and aerospace backgrounds who appreciate the design freedom that working in a small and agile team gives.  We are big on clean sheet design and out of the box thinking and have the backing and commitment to change the way people think about small electric cars for good.

 

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Battery Systems Engineer who will work on the design and development of a high-performance battery and subsystems. Working closely with the electrical and mechanical design teams, you will be responsible for the CAD design and packaging of all the components that make up the battery pack, including cells, cooling systems and distribution.

We are seeking people who are proactive and passionate about first principles design, have a background of practical and academic excellence, a great attention to detail and can work unsupervised to tight deadlines.

 

Skills Required:

  • Good knowledge of lithium-based cell technologies
  • Excellent understanding of HV safety, and creepage and clearance requirements
  • Excellent knowledge of busbar welding technologies
  • Ability to size busbars, fuses, contactors etc.
  • Ability to plan for and carry out validation tests on battery subsystems
  • Good knowledge of plastics and sheet metal design and manufacturing techniques
  • Creative flair in designing components within a very tight packaging environment
  • Excellent CAD skills (NX preferred)
  • Excellent knowledge of GD&T, drawing and assembly document creation
  • Prompt investigations and resolution of faults, as required
  • Bachelor or Master graduate in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in a high level automotive/motorsport environment

Hybrid working is available, nonetheless it is expected that you will be in the office at least 3 days a week. This enables great collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team seeking to achieve ambitious and challenging project aims.

 

We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.