Sr. Power System Design Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Power System Design Engineer

Job Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Job Schedule: 9/80 work week, Off every other Friday!

Hourly Rate: Up to $84hr depending on experience.



Job Summary:

• We currently have an exciting possible Temp-to-Perm opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for a Senior Power System Design Engineer for the design, development, and integration of Power Subsystem for the world's premier land-based combat vehicle producer. Will be Developing CAE models for complex hybrid electric systems.

Job Description:

• Join a dynamic group of Power system engineers responsible for the design, development, and integration of Power subsystem for the world's premier land-based combat vehicle producer.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Lead Power system design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Power subsystem design and integration
  
  
  • Power system Architecture Decisions
  
  
  • Advanced Technologies trade studies.
  
  
  
  


• Work internally and externally with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems seemingly onto the platforms.


• Develop CAE models for complex hybrid electric systems - Integration of HV Battery, ISG, E-Motor, DC/DCs, power distribution devices into a Power subsystem model.


• Creation and integration of CAE models into a power subsystem model to dynamically evaluate system performance for various external factors (Drive cycles, tolerances, loading profiles, environmental and road load conditions etc.).


• Perform a component and system sizing analysis for various conditions based on customer requirements.


• Understanding of features/systems requirements and the ability to translate the requirements into validation test procedures and use cases.


• Provide direction for team members including technology roadmaps and mentorship.


• Approve/Develop documentation, SSDD, SRS, CAN ICDs, and other artifacts for implementation to the power hardware production team.


• Participate in internal and customer demonstrations.


• Collaborate closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate critical interfaces, use cases, drive cycles profiles, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system.


• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and assess solutions to defects.


• Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies in Hybrid Electric Systems (HV Batteries, E-motors, Power electronic devices and architectures, methodologies, and integration strategies.

Required:

• 10 years experience in a related role is desired.


• Experience with electrical power systems (Power generation, power distribution, power management, and energy storage) of military or automotive vehicles, including specifications, development, design, testing, integration and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical power system and their associated hardware components is required.


• Strong knowledge with hybrid electrical architectures and system integration with different voltages.


• Strong background in modeling and simulation of Electrical systems.


• Strong background in model generated coding applications, i.e., MATLAB/Simulink and Ansys.


• Comfortable with supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle.


• Highly motivated performer.


• Works well in team and individually.


• Goal oriented and keep the team focused on task.


• Ability to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope.
  
  Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.


• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required.


• Ability to travel when needed, minimal travel required for this role.

Preferred:

• Experience with HIL and SIL bench level testing.


• Experience using Vector testing suite of products (Canalzyer, CANoe, Capl) for developing testing interfaces.


• Knowledge of J1939 CAN Bus.


• Experience in design, development, and integration of military vehicles.


• Experience with defense department processes and documentation standards.


• Experience with version control systems like GIT, Issue Tracking system like JIRA and Collaboration tools like Confluence, etc.


• Familiar with Agile development methodology.


• Familiarity with Team Center and VisMockup.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or related technical field.

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