Hyliion
Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Posted 3 months ago
The role
The Senior Systems Engineer leads the high-level architectural design of the KARNO generator system. This role translates customer and product requirements into technical specifications and leads engineering and validation testing.
What you will do
- Lead and execute the high-level architectural design of the full KARNO generator system
- Make system-level design trade-offs across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fluid subsystems
- Perform system-level assembly layout in 3D CAD
- Convert customer and product manager requests into detailed technical requirements
- Plan and lead the engineering and validation test effort for the KARNO generator system
- Support project management, production, and manufacturing groups
- Provide technical mentorship and leadership to younger members of the engineering design team
- Perform design work directly when required
- Maintain clear documentation of system architecture, requirements, and test results
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience designing mechanical, electrical, or fluid system components for aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, or similar applications
- Demonstrated experience resolving competing physical design trade-offs across mechanical, electrical, or fluid subsystems on a complex hardware product
- Experience serving as a component design owner spanning the full component lifecycle
- Basic foundation in mechanical, electrical, thermal, and controls engineering
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Excel, or similar tools for system modeling
- Experience contributing to the planning, design, construction, and execution of engineering tests
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across subsystems and disciplines
- Clear and concise technical communication, both written and verbal
- Experience with a 3D CAD package such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
- Tolerance for flying
Nice to have
- experience with components deployed and operating in field environments
Benefits
- Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
- Dental Plans, with buy-up option
- Vision Plan
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
- Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
- Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401k/Roth 401k
- Voluntary Accident Plans
- Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
About the company
Hyliion develops distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources. The company is committed to creating innovative solutions for clean, flexible and affordable electricity production.