Power System Design Senior Engineer

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 99,807 - 115,787; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and supplemental insurance

401(k) plan

Pre-employment drug screening and background investigation

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a seasoned Senior Power Systems Engineer for hybrid electric vehicle integration and modeling. This position requires extensive knowledge in electrical power systems and experience with vehicle electrification projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of expertise in system integration, modeling, and validation of advanced power architectures, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on critical technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical power systems, vehicle electrification, or related engineering roles.
• Strong background in electrical system modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Experience with hybrid electric vehicle architectures and multi-voltage system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced vehicle power systems.
• Conduct technology assessments, trade studies, and feasibility analyses for emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Vehicle electrification

MATLAB/Simulink

Ansys

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

Vector tools

Job description

Senior Power Systems Engineer - Hybrid Electric Vehicle Integration & Modeling

Sterling Heights, MI | $72.45 - $84.05/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.

We are seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to support the design, development, modeling, integration, and validation of advanced hybrid electric power systems for next-generation military and automotive vehicle platforms. This role focuses on power architecture development, electrical power generation and distribution, energy storage systems, MATLAB/Simulink and Ansys modeling, system integration, and vehicle-level testing while supporting advanced electrification technologies and defense vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced vehicle power systems and hybrid electric architectures.
• Define power subsystem architectures and support critical power system design decisions for current and future vehicle platforms.
• Conduct technology assessments, trade studies, and feasibility analyses for emerging electrification technologies.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners to integrate power-related systems and subsystems into vehicle platforms.
• Develop and maintain CAE models of complex hybrid electric systems, including:
  • High-voltage batteries
  • Integrated Starter Generators (ISG)
  • Electric motors
  • DC/DC converters
  • Power distribution and power management devices
• Integrate component models into complete power subsystem simulations to evaluate system performance under varying operating conditions, including:
  • Drive cycles
  • Environmental conditions
  • Road loads
  • System tolerances
  • Electrical and mechanical loading profiles
• Perform component and system sizing analyses to ensure compliance with customer and vehicle performance requirements.
• Translate system and feature requirements into validation plans, test procedures, and operational use cases.
• Support subsystem and vehicle-level integration, troubleshooting, and testing activities in laboratory and vehicle environments.
• Develop, review, and approve technical documentation, including:
  • System/Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDD)
  • Software Requirements Specifications (SRS)
  • CAN Interface Control Documents (ICD)
  • Engineering development artifacts
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering team members while supporting technology roadmaps and future capability development.
• Participate in internal reviews, customer demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to define interfaces, operational concepts, drive cycle profiles, performance requirements, and system integration strategies.
• Participate in peer reviews and support defect identification, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and issue resolution.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies related to:
  • Hybrid electric vehicle systems
  • High-voltage battery technologies
  • Electric propulsion systems
  • Power electronics
  • Vehicle electrification architectures

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical power systems, vehicle electrification, or related engineering roles.
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting vehicle electrical power systems, including:
  • Power generation
  • Power distribution
  • Power management
  • Energy storage systems
• Strong knowledge of military or automotive vehicle electrical architectures and associated hardware components.
• Experience with hybrid electric vehicle architectures and multi-voltage system integration.
• Strong background in electrical system modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys, and model-based development environments.
• Experience supporting system integration, troubleshooting, and validation activities in laboratory and vehicle environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent development programs while meeting schedule, budget, and technical objectives.
• Ability to support occasional evening and weekend work as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing.
• Experience using Vector tools including CANalyzer, CANoe, and CAPL.
• Knowledge of J1939 CAN Bus communications.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating military ground vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with defense industry engineering processes, documentation standards, and product development lifecycles.
• Experience with Git version control, Jira issue tracking, and Confluence collaboration tools.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter and VisMockup.

EEO Statement

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Benefits and Other Information

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.