About the Role: Join magniX as an
Test Engineer, Energey Storage Systems and play a pivotal role in advancing electric aviation through cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology. As a member of the magniX test team, you'll lead testing programs for Energy Storage Systems, from individual cell characterization to full-scale integrated battery systems, supporting the development of next-generation electric aircraft propulsion.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Commission and operate battery laboratories and high-power electrical test systems for development testing, design verification, and failure mode analysis
- Execute test programs spanning individual cells, battery modules, and complete integrated systems on test rigs and aircraft platforms
- Develop test methods and instrumentation for battery cell and Energy Storage System (ESS) testing, including designing, installing, and maintaining the data acquisition systems
- Define test strategies and requirements with the program management, simulation, design, and integration teams, and plan the test resources needed to deliver them
- Develop data processing tools using LabVIEW, HBM Perception, and/or Python for measurement, control, and analysis
- Create and maintain test documentation including test instructions, plans, reports, and datasets within our quality management framework
- Support ESS integration into flying test platforms and participate in flight test operations
- Provide on-site technical support at customer locations and work occasional rotating shifts as program needs require
- Support other magniX test programs beyond ESS as part of the test team
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials Science, or related discipline). Master's is preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on battery testing experience, including cell characterization, module testing, and system-level validation, or equivalent specialization through graduate education. Lithium-ion experience is strongly desired.
- Experience with battery cyclers (Maccor, Arbin, NEWARE or similar) and potentiostat systems (BioLogic or similar)
- High-voltage DC systems proficiency with experience in HVDC sources and supporting electrical equipment
Preferred Qualifications:- Electrochemical characterization expertise including dQ/dV analysis and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
- Battery safety, abuse testing, and failure mode analysis experience, such as UN38.3 compliance tests and DO-311A safety tests
- FAA certification experience with aircraft systems and components
- Advanced LabVIEW proficiency with additional skills in MATLAB and Python highly valued
- Hands-on technical skills including workshop tools, soldering, and general fabrication
Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in
Everett, Washington.
Compensation & Benefits- 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
- 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
- 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
- Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!
Salary Range:$110,000-$160,000
