Battery Technology & Management Engineer

About Heart Aerospace

Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable mode of transport for regional travel. Our goal is to serve the market in every corner of the world.

Our first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. The ES-19 is a fully electric aircraft, and our goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.

Your place of work will be at our main office and hangar facility. This is located at Säve Airport in Gothenburg, Sweden. Relocation assistance can be provided. At Heart you’ll be working at the cutting edge of technology while contributing towards a sustainable future. We offer stock options to all our employees and a challenging and inspiring work environment.

We seek experienced and skilled professionals to join our small, fast moving team developing a new electric aircraft in Sweden. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team. Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together.

Role Overview

The Battery Technology & Management Engineer reports to the Head of Airborne Equipment Development and is responsible for the definition of battery technology at the cell, module, and pack level for application in qualified airborne battery systems. This role covers the selection of suitable cell technology, and the development of applicable mattery management functions.

You will initially be responsible for establishing our in-house battery technology capabilities, including definition of processes, procedures and necessary tools/test equipment. You will also assist with the development of a battery technology roadmap and implementation strategy.

You will be part of a small multi-functional team, closely working with the hardware development, software development, equipment integration, validation & verification, and equipment qualification groups.

As part of the Airborne Equipment Development team, you will be an internal supplier of equipment and systems to the aircraft system integration groups. You will therefore support the Airborne Equipment Development team at program/technical reviews.

As part of our approved Design Organization, you will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to all engineering processes/standards.

Qualifications & Experience

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Graduate degree in aerospace, aeronautical, electrical, or equivalent experience.

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Minimum 5 years experience in a battery system engineering position within an aerospace or automotive application.

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Experience with systems & equipment development programs through the entire design, development & certification lifecycle.

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Direct experience of high-energy battery systems including cell selection, battery management function, battery performance and safety aspects.

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Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English.

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Passion for aircraft and Heart’s mission.


The ideal candidate would have

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Experience working in an aerospace start-up environment.

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Experience working in an EASA Part 21J Design Organization, or international equivalent.

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Knowledge of airborne Lithium-Ion battery qualification standards (RTCA DO-311A)

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Knowledge of airborne systems engineering for safety critical systems (SAE ARP 4754/4761).

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Proficiency coordinating activities of sub-contract and supplier companies.



Heart Aerospace is a Swedish startup making electric regional airplanes. Heart's mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world. Our first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Our goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.