Advanced Engineer, Power System Controls

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans PPO/HDHP options

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

FSA/HSA

401k/Roth 401k

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Hyliion seeks an Advanced Engineer for Power System Controls to design and validate control software for the Karno Power Module, covering combustion, thermal, pressure, high‑voltage and power management systems.

The role involves testing, parameter tuning, data analysis, documentation, and coordination with product teams, with occasional travel for testing and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant engineering field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with genset, power plant or hybrid vehicle control systems.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control software for Karno Power Module including combustion and power management.
• Define tests, tune controller parameters, and verify performance against specs.
• Prepare technical reports and support root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel as needed for testing.

Skills

Genset/power plant controls

CAN networks

PLC/embedded systems

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ or Python

Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket

V-model

Teamwork

Project management

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering or CS

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

MIL/SIL testing environments

CAN tooling

Lab equipment

Job description

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,
  • 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]