ML Battery Systems Consulting provides expertise in battery and systems engineering, assisting clients in the design, specification development, and qualification of advanced energy storage solutions.
If you are developing your own battery, procuring a battery system for your vehicle, or are an operator procuring a vehicle for your mission and need oversight of the battery subsystem design and performance, we ensure optimized performance and compliance with the requirements of aerospace and defense applications.
With decades of hands-on experience, we help organizations navigate technical challenges, adopt new technologies, and strengthen customer confidence through data-driven analysis.
© 2025 ML Battery Systems Consulting LLC
About
Michel Lannes - President
Michel Lannes is a results-driven battery systems engineer with extensive experience in the design, development, and integration of advanced energy storage systems for aerospace and defense applications. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the École Nationale de Mécanique et d’Aérotechnique in Poitiers, France. Michel is also the holder of U.S. Patent 10,239,477 B1 for battery charge management in geosynchronous spacecraft.
Michel began his career at Space Systems Loral (now Maxar), where he advanced through engineering and leadership roles over nearly two decades. He managed battery engineering and test teams, supported procurement and validation of flight hardware, and drove innovation in lithium-ion cell modeling and spacecraft battery development. His work supported high-profile missions such as WorldView Legion and NASA’s Psyche, and included development of GEO lithium-ion battery systems that improved mission life performance and reduced system costs for many customers.
After his tenure at Maxar, Michel joined EaglePicher Technologies, where he has served in both technical leadership and customer-facing engineering roles. At EaglePicher’s Lithiumstart division, he spearheaded cell testing, battery modeling, and the development of simplified battery management systems that achieved flight heritage for satellite missions. Later, as Applications Engineering Systems Engineer, Michel led proposal development, designed battery solutions for space and defense platforms, and established comprehensive cell test programs that enhanced win rates, supported system qualification, and strengthened customer confidence. Throughout his career, Michel has been recognized for advancing the credibility and performance of aerospace battery systems.
© 2025 ML Battery Systems Consulting LLC
Our consulting services include:
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Development of system specifications
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Battery system sizing and configuration
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Evaluation of emerging cell technologies
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Cell selection and screening strategies
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Battery and cell source evaluation
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Test plan development for qualification, acceptance, and life testing
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Battery performance modeling, life prediction, and data analysis
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Design support for aerospace and defense applications
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Failure analysis and risk mitigation for critical missions
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Proposal development and technical writing support
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Embedded technical customer representation throughout the product lifecycle, including various program milestones such as SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR
Our mission is to deliver safer, more reliable, and higher-performing battery systems that meet the most demanding aerospace and defense mission environments.
