Advanced Engineer, Power System Controls

Job Description

Job Description

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company's primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The Advanced Engineer, Power System Controls plays a key role in the design, development, and implementation of control software for Hyliion's Karno Power Module. This position focuses on systems involving combustion, thermal management, pressure regulation, high-voltage, and power management. The engineer will be responsible for developing and validating control algorithms, tuning system parameters, and analyzing data to ensure performance meets engineering specifications. Additional responsibilities include preparing technical documentation, supporting root cause analysis, and ensuring timely, high-quality software delivery. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel to support system testing and troubleshooting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality control software for Hyliion's Karno Power Module, which includes combustion, thermal, pressure, high-voltage and power management systems.
• Define and conduct tests to verify software and tune control parameters to meet key performance indicators.
• Prepare reports and technical documentation related to system performance, control strategies, and compliance.
• Process and analyze data to verify software against engineering specifications, support root cause analysis and for optimizing performance.
• Ensure on time delivery with quality.
• Assist product team in defining customer requirements and generate corresponding engineering specifications.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or related field.

Knowledge and experience with genset, power plant or hybrid vehicle control systems.

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is an exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to engineering lab / operations / warehouses / production environments.

Physical / Other Requirements

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.

Benefits :

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion's human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.