Senior Electric Powertrain Engineer for Autonomous HD Vehicles

Humble Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Powertrain Engineer responsible for the architecture, design, and delivery of the electric powertrain system for an autonomous heavy-duty vehicle platform. This role involves end-to-end development of systems including batteries, motors, and inverters, with a focus on safety and performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and several years of experience in electric powertrains or vehicle propulsion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electric powertrain, battery systems, or vehicle propulsion.
• Strong fundamentals in electric machines, power electronics, and lithium-ion battery systems.
• Experience with high voltage system design and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of the electric powertrain system.
• Define system architecture and key trade-offs across performance and efficiency.
• Lead battery system integration, including pack design requirements.

Skills

Electric powertrain

Battery systems

System modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading robotics company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Powertrain Engineer responsible for the architecture, design, and delivery of the electric powertrain system for an autonomous heavy-duty vehicle platform. This role involves end-to-end development of systems including batteries, motors, and inverters, with a focus on safety and performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and several years of experience in electric powertrains or vehicle propulsion.