Propulsion Engineer

Job: Propulsion Systems Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Tustin, California, 92780 (THIS ROLE IS HYBRID WITH 4 DAYS ONSITE AND 1 FROM HOME)

Pay Rate: $65/hr. W2

Job Description:

Schedule: 7-4/8-5 (1 hour non-billable lunch) may be needed as early as 7 AM depending on business needs

TOP MOST IMPORTANT AND MANDATORY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct propulsion system simulations for battery packs, including discharge, durability, and charging behavior analysis.
• Track simulation results and identify next-step actions to inform testing and design decisions.
• Profile and manage simulation workload, ensuring smooth handover to future permanent hires for ongoing programs.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in battery, EV propulsion, or energy storage system simulation.
• Proficiency in simulation tools relevant to battery performance, durability, and charging (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent).

As a Propulsion System Simulation Engineer, you will support future programs by performing detailed simulations of battery pack performance, discharge, durability, and charging behavior. You will track simulation results and next-step actions, ensuring continuity and accurate modeling while other team members focus on concurrent pack programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct propulsion system simulations for battery packs, including discharge, durability, and charging behavior analysis.
• Track simulation results and identify next-step actions to inform testing and design decisions.
• Profile and manage simulation workload, ensuring smooth handover to future permanent hires for ongoing programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation results with engineering analysis, validation, and design activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of simulation parameters, results, and recommended actions.
• Support continuous improvement of simulation workflows and modeling accuracy.
• Ensure simulations adhere to project timelines and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in battery, EV propulsion, or energy storage system simulation.
• Proficiency in simulation tools relevant to battery performance, durability, and charging (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to inform engineering decisions.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with battery pack modeling or similar EV propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with multi-program simulation coordination and workload management.
• Knowledge of battery cell, module, and pack electrical/thermal behavior.
• Experience in developing workflows for DCFC, discharge profiling, or durability simulations.
• Ability to support handover and knowledge transfer to new team members or permanent hires.