Powertrain Controls Engineer - Defense

Powertrain Controls Engineer - US Defense Ground Vehicles

Description:

A Controls Engineer is needed for the design and development of control systems for powertrain, hybrid electric, thermal, and environmental system management.

Work responsibilities will include:

• Develop System Specifications, Sub-System Specifications, and Statements of Work
• Troubleshooting powertrain and controls system issues
• Lead and Assist in the development of control systems
• Subcontract management of supplier developed control systems
• Subcontract management of supplier developed power generation components
• Present concepts and program status to functional and program management
• Compose technical reports
• Participate in Research and Development activities prepare technical information in support of project deliverables and management requests
• Support other engineering assignments as needed
• Performing failure analysis & be able to provide technical direction for corrective action solutions

Required:

• Engineering Degree Required (EE, ME, or relevant Engineering Degree); Masters Degree preferred
• 5+ years of Powertrain engineering experience including 3 years of relevant Hybrid Electric or Electric Powertrain experience (PHEV, HEV, or EV)
• Experience in CANBUS preferred
• Experience in Electric Vehicle or Hybrid Electric preferred
• Experience in 3d Modeling software (CAD, VisMockup, Spaceclaim) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Must be a US citizen
• Self-starter, highly motivated, with demonstrated ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in office, shop, test lab and test site environments.

Additional Information / Desired Experience:

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
• Familiarity with military standards and test requirements desired.
• Occasional travel to test sites may be required.