Wisk · 1 day ago
Senior Battery Thermal Analyst
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expWisk is transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. The Senior Battery Thermal Analyst will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable thermal performance of high-power battery systems for eVTOL aircraft, focusing on thermal analysis, simulations, and validation efforts.
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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
As part of the ESPS organization and deployed in the Battery Thermal Engineering sub-team, you will act as a Senior Battery Thermal Analyst for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market
You will take part in developing high-fidelity thermal models and simulations to evaluate battery pack performance in real-world conditions
You will support cross-functional teams, including thermal engineers, battery design, and safety teams, to optimize thermal management strategies
You will help support problem-solving activities related to battery thermal challenges, including excessive heat generation, cooling system inefficiencies, and thermal runaway risks
You will take part in analyzing test data, correlating simulations with experimental results, and refining thermal models for accuracy
You will be responsible for designing thermal test plans, instrumentation setup, and data collection methodologies for validation testing
In some areas, you will be working closely with certification and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with aviation battery safety standards
You will plan and execute thermal simulations, sensitivity analyses, and failure mode assessments to support battery system safety and performance
As a Senior Battery Thermal Analyst, you will help define thermal design criteria, simulation methodologies, and validation processes for next-generation battery systems
Qualification
Required
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
This role may require up to 20% travel for testing, supplier visits, or regulatory engagements
Preferred
Experience with thermal runaway propagation modeling, fire suppression methods, and thermal testing techniques is a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus
Long term incentive
401K
Health benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year
Flexible vacation time off
11 company holidays
401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately
Commuter assistance
Education assistance
Free catered lunches
Flight lessons
Wellness allowances
Snacks
Drinks
Employee referral bonus
Charitable giving match
Patent bonus program
Company
Wisk
Wisk is a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, autonomous, passenger-carrying air taxi in the U.S.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$450MKey Investors
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2022-01-24Corporate Round· $450M
2019-06-25Series A
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