About this role
Job Title: Senior EV Powertrain & Battery Systems Engineer Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type:Full-Time Salary:TBD (Depending on Experience) Joining:Immediate Joiners Preferred About the Role We are looking for an experienced EV Powertrain Engineer to lead the electrical architecture and powertrain development of electric go-karts and prototype electric vehicles Startup client based in Al Ain,UAE. This is not a wiring harness design role. The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting, designing and integrating the complete EV powertrain including batteries, battery management systems, motors, motor controllers and electrical protection systems. The ideal candidate must have independently completed EV projects from concept through testing and commissioning. Key Responsibilities: EV Powertrain Design: Design complete EV powertrain architecture. Select suitable traction motors based on vehicle performance. Calculate required torque, power, RPM and gear ratios. Design complete electrical power flow. Battery Systems Must have hands-on experience with: Lithium-ion battery packs LiFePO4 batteries Battery sizing Battery configuration Battery capacity calculations Cell selection Series and parallel configurations Battery enclosure design Battery placement Battery cooling Battery safety Battery Management System (BMS) Strong practical experience with: BMS selection BMS configuration Cell balancing SOC SOH Thermal protection Over-current protection High voltage safety Battery diagnostics Motor Selection Must be able to independently select: BLDC Motors PMSM Motors AC Induction Motors Based on: Vehicle weight Top speed Torque requirement Acceleration Duty cycle Track conditions Motor Controller Integration Experience with: Motor Controllers Inverters DC/DC Converters Contactors HV Junction Boxes Pre-charge circuits Electrical Design Must independently produce: Wiring diagrams Electrical schematics Power distribution diagrams HV & LV architecture Fuse calculations Cable sizing Connector selection Prototype Development Build prototype EVs Commission complete systems Diagnose faults Perform testing Improve vehicle performance Technical Procurement Responsible for technical selection and procurement of: Motors Batteries Controllers BMS Connectors High-voltage cables Electrical components Must evaluate suppliers and recommend the most suitable components. Requirements Required Experience Minimum 5 years in EV Powertrain Engineering. Experience with: Electric Vehicles Electric Go-Karts Electric Motorcycles Electric Racing Vehicles Electric Utility Vehicles Software Preferred experience with: AutoCAD Electrical SolidWorks Electrical Siemens Capital MATLAB/Simulink Altium CATIA NX LTspice (preferred) Candidate Must Have ✅ Independently delivered complete EV projects. ✅ Selected motors independently. ✅ Designed battery systems independently. ✅ Configured Battery Management Systems. ✅ Selected controllers and inverters. ✅ Calculated battery capacity and range. ✅ Worked with HV systems. ✅ Performed prototype testing. ✅ Worked directly with suppliers for motors and batteries. Candidates NOT Suitable Do not shortlist candidates whose experience is primarily: Wiring Harness Design only Electrical Drafting only Automotive Electrical Maintenance Vehicle Wiring Technician Harness Routing Engineer Harness Manufacturing Engineer Electrical CAD Designer only These candidates may understand the electrical system but do not possess the complete EV powertrain design expertise NMD Moto requires. Benefits Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE Employment Type:Full-Time Salary:TBD (Depending on Experience) Joining:Immediate Joiners Preferred
