Lead Battery Systems Engineer - Power & Controls

Saft; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saft in Maryland is seeking a highly capable Product Development Systems Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to drive the end‑to‑end development and validation of advanced battery system architectures. You will align electrical design, power electronics, controls and embedded interfaces into a cohesive product solution.

You will lead system requirements, architectures and verification activities while coordinating with global teams to ensure milestone readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems/Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline (electronics/computer/mechatronics).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in complex product development with hands‑on electrical or systems design responsibilities.
• Experience in energy storage systems is a plus.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering programs and reviewing electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams or power conversion interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end systems engineering for advanced battery system development and prototype validation.
• Define and maintain system requirements, architectures and interface specifications.
• Coordinate hardware, software and control system integration and verification activities.
• Lead technical trade studies, design reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across locations to ensure cohesive product architecture.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Requirements Management

Electrical Design

System Integration

Prototype Testing

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering

Tools

IBM Doors

PTC Codebeamer

Job description

Saft in Maryland is seeking a highly capable Product Development Systems Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to drive the end‑to‑end development and validation of advanced battery system architectures. You will align electrical design, power electronics, controls and embedded interfaces into a cohesive product solution.

You will lead system requirements, architectures and verification activities while coordinating with global teams to ensure milestone readiness.