Staff Battery Electrical Engineer

Apera is supporting a cutting-edge aerospace programme seeking a Staff Battery Electrical Engineer to lead high-voltage (HV) battery systems and power distribution for next-gen eVTOL aircraft.You’ll own the electrical architecture from battery pack to propulsion, ensuring high power density, safety, and compliance with aerospace standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead HV system architecture (busbars, harnesses, contactors, fuses)Design battery systems (BMS, sensing, cell balancing, interconnects)Develop charging systems (CCS, MCS, NACS)Perform electrical modelling (power budgets, fault analysis, simulations)Define EMI/EMC and grounding strategies (DO-160)Drive HV safety design (HVIL, isolation monitoring, protection systems)Lead validation & testing (HiPot, insulation, high-current)Support certification (DO-160, DO-311A, ARP4754)Requirements8+ years in HV electrical design (aerospace, EV, or similar)Strong experience with BMS, lithium-ion systems, and HV architectures (>400V)Proficiency in SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, and ECAD tools (Altium, etc.)Familiarity with aerospace standards (DO-160, DO-311A)DetailsFull-time contract | Hybrid (Mountain View, CA)P4 level (8+ years) | Competitive hourly rateWhy Apply? Work on next-gen electric aviation High-impact, safety-critical systems Lead system-level electrical architecture