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Expected experience: 5+ yrs
Management level: Individual contributor
Visa sponsorship: Not offered

Compensation

No salary listed for this role.

Role speciality

Control SoftwarePower System Controls

Useful technologies

BitbucketCC++ConfluenceJiraMATLABPythonSimulink

Required qualifications

Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)

Study levelBachelor's

Preferred qualifications

Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)

Study levelMaster's

Original posting

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The Advanced Engineer, Power System Controls plays a key role in the design, development, and implementation of control software for Hyliion’s Karno Power Module. This position focuses on systems involving combustion, thermal management, pressure regulation, high-voltage, and power management. The engineer will be responsible for developing and validating control algorithms, tuning system parameters, and analyzing data to ensure performance meets engineering specifications. Additional responsibilities include preparing technical documentation, supporting root cause analysis, and ensuring timely, high-quality software delivery. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel to support system testing and troubleshooting.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement high-quality control software for Hyliion’s Karno Power Module, which includes combustion, thermal, pressure, high-voltage and power management systems.
Define and conduct tests to verify software and tune control parameters to meet key performance indicators.
Prepare reports and technical documentation related to system performance, control strategies, and compliance.
Process and analyze data to verify software against engineering specifications, support root cause analysis and for optimizing performance.
Ensure on time delivery with quality.
Assist product team in defining customer requirements and generate corresponding engineering specifications.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or related field
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and experience with genset, power plant or hybrid vehicle control systems.
- Experience with software testing environments such as MIL, SIL,

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