Energy Storage Engineer
Would you like to be responsible for the clean sheet design, development, and optimization of energy storage systems for an electric aircraft?
From sea to sky, from Norway to the world. At Elfly Group, we’re building the future of coastal mobility through the Noemi, the world’s first fully electric seaplane. Our versatile, 9 passenger electric seaplanes can also move up to one tonne of cargo - quietly and with no emissions. City harbor to city harbor? Easy. We’re amphibious too - requiring only short distances for takeoff and landing at traditional airports.
Elfly is a growing startup company with a multinational team of twenty employees. The work atmosphere is informal and playful. With us you will experience startup life where your voice will matter and days fly by. At least that’s how we feel about it :-)
We will make sure that you are warmly welcomed and will help you get settled with our technical team at Torp Airport, Sandefjord.
About the position:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Energy Storage Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of energy storage systems for electric aircraft. You will work on battery technologies, energy management, and system integration to maximize performance, safety, and efficiency. This role is critical to our mission of creating an all-electric aircraft capable of transforming aviation.
Main responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of advanced battery systems in collaboration with selected suppliers, focusing on cell selection, performance characteristics, thermal management, and packaging for electric aircraft.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate energy storage solutions into the aircraft’s overall propulsion and power management systems.
- Focus on energy density, charge/discharge rates, cycle life, safety, and thermal management to improve battery performance under aerospace operating conditions.
- Develop and execute testing protocols for energy storage systems, including safety tests, thermal tests, and performance validation in various flight conditions.
- Optimize the aircraft’s energy management system, ensuring efficient power delivery, battery longevity, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensure all energy storage systems meet aerospace safety standards.
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in energy storage system design, ideally in the aerospace or automotive industry.
- Experience with lithium-ion batteries or other advanced battery technologies.
- Hands-on experience with battery management systems (BMS) and energy management in electric vehicles or aircraft.
- Strong knowledge of battery chemistry, thermal management, and safety protocols.
- Proficiency in system modeling, simulation, and optimization of energy storage systems.
- Familiarity with energy storage regulatory standards in aviation.
- Experience with lab testing, validation, and failure analysis.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Safety-oriented attitude.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Able to take initiative, ownership and responsibility.
- Caring, flexible & awesome : )
We offer:
- An opportunity to take part in a unique electric seaplane project
- The possibility to bring electric aviation to Norway and the world
- An experienced, innovative and fun team with passion for aviation
- Stock option plan
- Support in obtaining the PPL (A)
- Flexible hours, balance your professional and personal life
- Work both in office and workshop environments
- Onboarding program including assistance for foreign residents
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The place of work is located at Torp Airport, Sandefjord situated by the southeast coastline, known for mild winters and vibrant summer life.
Elfly is an equal opportunity employer.
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
- Department
- Engineering
- Role
- Energy Storage Engineer
- Locations
- Torp
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Colleagues
Torp
A unique career - Join us
About Elfly Group
Founded in 2018, Elfly Group is headquartered in Bergen and our research and development department is located in Sandefjord. As of today, we are a team of twenty people, and expanding. From sea to sky, from Norway to the world. At Elfly Group, we’re building the future of coastal mobility through the Noemi, the world’s first fully electric seaplane.
Elfly’s endeavours align with the Norwegian Government’s ambitions to make domestic aviation entirely emission free by 2040. Moreover the Elfly Group is a founding member of the Nordic Network for Electric Aviation, a platform where Nordic aerospace companies come together to accelerate the introduction of electric aviation in the Nordic countries.
Energy Storage Engineer
Would you like to be responsible for the clean sheet design, development, and optimization of energy storage systems for an electric aircraft?
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