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Advanced Air Mobility Battery Engineer
Develops ultra-lightweight, high-density batteries for electric aircraft
£55k–£115k Deep tech
What it involves
Engineers battery chemistries and pack designs that meet the extreme weight and safety constraints of electric aviation, well beyond what EV batteries require.
Skills & knowledge needed
Battery chemistryAerospace engineeringThermal managementSafety certificationMaterials science
Why it's emerging now
Electric aviation is entering certification but is fundamentally limited by battery energy density — engineers are racing to solve it.
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