Senior Systems Engineer

Last Energy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) options

Paid time off

Job summary

Last Energy, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the integration of power plant systems and coordinate between electrical, mechanical, and structural disciplines. You will optimize product features and ensure technical excellence for reliable, efficient power solutions.

The role emphasizes system integration, design trade-offs, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver on schedule and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in engineering design with a focus on systems integration.
• Experience with a complex engineering product.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Own product requirements including performance, cost and schedule, and system design trade-offs.
• Partner with cross-discipline teams to develop program plans meeting technical and business needs.
• Lead the integration of hardware and software components into a cohesive system.
• Gather and analyze requirements to ensure the system meets goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in power plant design, modularization, and delivery processes.
• Identify and manage risks associated with the technology being developed.
• Demonstrate clear technical communication across engineering, commercial, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Systems integration

Engineering design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Last Energy seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the integration of our power plant systems and ensure seamless coordination between various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical and structural. This candidate will optimize the product features, system integration, ensure technical excellence, and deliver reliable and efficient power solutions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Own product requirements including performance, cost and schedule, and system design trade-offs
• Partner with cross-discipline engineering teams to develop program plans including design execution, cost, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies that meet technical, production, and business requirements
• Lead the integration of different hardware and software components into a cohesive system
• Gather and analyze requirements from various stakeholders to ensure that the system meets the intended goals
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by proposing and implementing enhancements to power plant design, modularization, construction, and delivery processes
• Identify and manage risks associated with the technology being developed
• Demonstrate clear and timely technical communication skills across engineering, commercial, and supply chain organizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
• 10+ years of experience in engineering design with a specific focus on systems integration
• Experience with a complex engineering product
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, and provide technical guidance and mentorship

$120,000 - $200,000 a year

Last Energy offers full-time employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) options, and PTO.