Advanced Engineer, Power System Controls

Hyliion; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k/Roth 401k

Volunteer Plans

Job summary

Hyliion in Austin, TX is seeking an Advanced Engineer, Power System Controls to design, develop, and validate control software for the Karno Power Module, focusing on combustion, thermal management, and high‑voltage systems.

You will implement control algorithms, tune parameters, analyze data, prepare technical docs, support root cause analysis, and collaborate across teams with occasional travel for testing. Requires 5+ years of experience and relevant degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in control systems.
• Experience with genset, power plant or hybrid vehicle control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high‑quality control software for Karno Power Module.
• Define and conduct tests to verify software and tune control parameters.
• Prepare reports and technical documentation related to system performance.
• Analyze data to verify software against specifications and support root cause analysis.
• Ensure on‑time delivery with quality; travel as needed for testing.

Skills

Genset control systems

Power plant / hybrid systems

CAN networking

PLCs / embedded systems

C/C++ or Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Jira / Confluence / Bitbucket

Data analysis / testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or Computer Science

Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean,flexible and affordable electricity production. TheCompany's primary focus is to develop distributedpower generators that can operate on various fuelsources to future-proof against an ever-changingenergy 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.
• Assistproduct 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,
  • Experience with Controller Area Networks (CAN).
  • Experience with PLCs or embedded systems
  • Knowledge and experience with electrical circuits, electromechanical systems and electrical wiring.
  • Good understanding of the V-model.
  • Experience with C/C++ or Python is a plus.
  • Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket).
  • Controls software development in MATLAB/Simulink
  • Classical and modern control disciplines.
  • Ability to work safely in labs, dynos, etc.
  • Strong teamwork
  • Proven ability in managing multiple projects, priorities, and assignments with accountability.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and prepare technical reports.
  • Position will require some travel to support testing, evaluate system performance or debug onsite issues.

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is an exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to engineering lab/operations/warehouses/production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.

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

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion's human resources department at [e-mail].