Director, Battery Systems

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Company Description

At Allye, our innovative smart energy storage systems are redefining the way batteries are designed, connected, distributed, and utilised to the grid. Flexible and modular, our systems are intelligently managed, making energy storage more affordable and accessible for everyone.

Job Description

A software focused role responsible for the development of Allye's battery systems, integrating battery hardware and software for the MAX energy storage system. Lead R&D activities, battery diagnostics and prognostics and the EMS to control batteries, power electronics and related systems.

Lead the CAN control of embedded battery BMS, to support integration, testing and characterisation of repurposed EV battery packs. This includes developing the end-to-end procedure for battery assessment using remote diagnostics and advanced prognostics to determine SoH and SoU (state of usability). The role will lead the qualification of the battery to full integration and development of a unified CAN controller for multiple batteries from a range of manufacturers, SoH and chemistries.

Lead the development and integration of multiple embedded systems, including the BMS, CAN gateway, EMS, AC-DC bi-directional inverters, control and communications modules. As the overall lead, you will coordinate efforts across the team and suppliers to ensure our systems remains at the forefront of safety and performance while delivering full compliance to grid code regulations across a range of countries.

The role is a unique opportunity to lead development, testing and validation of battery system engineering within a rapidly growing and dynamic company. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering having gained significant experience in their career working on battery systems and integration of electrical architecture for electric vehicles. You will be hands-on and adept at developing new concepts as well as supporting the commissioning and troubleshooting of systems at customer premises.

Responsibilities

System engineering integration

• Lead battery systems strategy and software engineering team to develop robust systems for the Allye MAX, developing new concepts, features and prototypes
• Lead the development of the EMS for the control of multiple repurposed batteries including LV and HV control, power electronics and communications systems
• Develop all embedded control system control of battery packs, to optimise for life, performance and safety across a different environmental and load conditions.
• Integrate hardware and control systems to meet grid code regulations including G99/G100 in the UK and equivalents for a range of international countries
• Complete DFMEAs, and design for functional safety to ISO26262, engineering systems for compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices

Battery system engineering

• Lead repurposed EV battery pack characterisation and testing using remote diagnostics and advanced prognostics to characterise SoU (state of usability)
• Develop the portable battery testing kit and back-end system to characterise all packs, iterating algorithm assessment to improve throughput
• Development of a unified CAN controller for multiple battery packs from a range of sources, SoH and chemistries

Leadership

• Lead control systems R&D to enhance systems and develop new features
• Identify new technologies and potential IP, support patent applications
• Build and manage high-performing engineering teams
• Provide technical leadership to foster an environment for innovation and success

Qualifications

Must-haves

• Master's degree in engineering, science, or a related field
• 5-10 years of engineering experience within electric vehicles and HV batteries[AM1]
• Extensive development of embedded and firmware systems from the ground up, as well as modifying existing codebases and configuring lower layer modules
• Expertise in Python, Embedded C/C++ in real-time control applications
• Expertise of device control and protocols such as Modbus, CANbus, and UART
• Strong understanding of software compliance and functional safety standards such as MISRA, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, CMMI, ASPICE, or UL 1998.
• Battery modelling and simulation experience, including SoH/SoU characterisation
• Good understanding of automotive BMS and power conversion and systems
• Track record of commercializing new technologies from prototype to production
• Proven track record of leading and managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills, agile and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability influence stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

• A PhD in battery systems characterisation, modelling and behaviour
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, such as solar and wind
• Understanding of practices such as Agile, PLM, validation testing
• Standards knowledge for product testing hardware, software and solutions
• Additional European language

Additional Information

We believe that diversity drives innovation. Be a part of our journey to revolutionise the energy storage industry by introducing more sustainable and superior products to the market.

Applications

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