Power Battery Integration Engineer

HII; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 66,705 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a Power Battery Integration Engineer in Knoxville, TN. The role involves assembling, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting high-power PES for modular microgrids and load applications.

Multiple levels offered with corresponding salary ranges and required security clearance. Ideal candidates have lab or industrial experience, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and the ability to work with evolving requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-power electrical systems (10 kW and above).
• Ability to read and generate schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams.
• Clearance: ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
• Understanding of AC/DC power systems, power converters, energy storage systems, and protection devices.

Responsibilities

• System Build & Integration: Assemble PES hardware, integrate rack-level and containerized systems, support MOSA-aligned architectures, coordinate pre-charge and sequencing.
• Testing & Validation: Develop and execute system-level and component-level test procedures, configure power supplies and battery emulators, measure performance.
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Diagnose hardware, wiring, firmware, and controls issues, perform root-cause analysis, verify fixes by re-testing.
• Documentation & Configuration Control: Create wiring diagrams, test reports, as-built documentation, support configuration management.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to high-voltage safety procedures and applicable safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Requisition Number:29451

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$66,705.00-$120,000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Mid

Employee Referral Amount:$1,000.00

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division. Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII, Mission Technologies has an opportunity available for a Power Battery Integration Engineer located in Knoxville, TN. We are hiring people at multiple levels; salary and requirements for each level are listed.

The Engineer will be responsible for assembling, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting high‑power Power and Energy Systems (PES) used in modular microgrids and advanced load applications. The role ensures that system designs translate into safe, functional, and production‑ready hardware. Ideal applicants will be comfortable working in a lab, industrial, or high‑bay environments, have a strong troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail, and able to work with incomplete or evolving requirements.

Level 2 - $66,705 - $95,293

Level 3 - $81,868 - $116,955

Level 4 - $100,697 - $143,853

Level 5 - $123,900 - $177,000

Essential Job Responsibilities

Some of the duties assocated with this position include:

System Build & Integration

• Assemble PES hardware including power converters, energy storage systems, PDUs, contactors, protection devices, and thermal subsystems.
• Integrate rack‑level and containerized systems, ensuring proper mechanical fit, cabling, grounding, and labeling.
• Support MOSA‑aligned architectures to maintain modularity and component interchangeability.
• Coordinate pre‑charge, contactor sequencing, and safe bring‑up of high‑voltage and low‑voltage buses.

Testing & Validation

• Develop and execute system‑level and component‑level test procedures.
• Configure and operate programmable power supplies, loads, AFEs, and battery emulators.
• Instrument systems to measure voltage, current, power quality, transients, and thermal behavior.
• Conduct FAT, integration testing, fault insertion, and regression testing.
• Verify performance against electrical, thermal, and control requirements.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Diagnose hardware, wiring, firmware, and controls issues during bring‑up and testing.
• Perform structured root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Validate fixes through re‑test and document findings for internal and customer use.

Documentation & Configuration Control

• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, one‑line diagrams, test reports, and as‑built documentation.
• Support configuration management of hardware, firmware, and test setups.
• Provide feedback to design teams to improve manufacturability, testability, and system robustness.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow and enforce high‑voltage and high‑energy electrical safety procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable military, industrial, and laboratory safety standards.
• Participate in hazard analysis and risk‑mitigation activities.

Minimum Qualifications

LEVEL 2 - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years experience with Masters in related field.

LEVEL 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.

LEVEL 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.

LEVEL 5 - 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field.

• Experience with high‑power electrical systems (10 kW and above).

Understanding of:

• AC and DC power systems
• Power converters (rectifiers, inverters, DC‑DC)
• Energy storage systems (batteries, supercapacitors)
• Protection devices (contactors, fuses, breakers)

• Experience with electrical test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc.).
• Ability to read and generate schematics, wiring diagrams, and one‑line diagrams.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

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