Power System Design Senior engineer

Power System Design Senior Engineer
Sterling Heights, MI
$72-$84/hourly

About the Position:

The Power System Design Senior Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced vehicle power subsystems for current and next-generation military platforms. This role focuses on hybrid-electric architectures, power distribution, energy storage integration, system modeling, and subsystem-level performance optimization. The engineer will guide architecture decisions, perform advanced analysis, and support vehicle-level integration and testing efforts across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role:

• Lead power system design and development efforts for advanced vehicle capabilities, including hybrid-electric architectures
• Develop and evaluate power subsystem architectures and perform trade studies for emerging technologies
• Work with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to integrate power system components into vehicle platforms
• Develop CAE models for complex hybrid-electric systems including:
  • High-voltage batteries
  • Integrated Starter Generators (ISG)
  • Electric motors
  • DC/DC converters
  • Power distribution systems
• Build and integrate subsystem models to evaluate performance under real-world operating conditions (drive cycles, load profiles, environmental conditions)
• Perform system sizing and analysis based on customer and platform requirements
• Translate system requirements into validation plans, test procedures, and operational use cases
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including SRS, SSDD, CAN ICDs, and related artifacts
• Support lab and vehicle-level integration, troubleshooting, and validation activities
• Participate in technical reviews, design audits, and customer demonstrations
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and contribute to long-term power system roadmaps
• Research and evaluate emerging hybrid-electric and electrification technologies
• Support cross-functional collaboration across engineering, test, and manufacturing teams
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, schedule, and integration requirements

Qualifications Sought:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical power system design, integration, and development
• Strong background in hybrid-electric vehicle architectures and system integration
• Experience with power generation, distribution, management, and energy storage systems
• Proficiency with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and ANSYS
• Experience supporting lab and vehicle-level integration and troubleshooting
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across engineering disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment
• Willingness to support occasional overtime and limited travel

Why Join CPI?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of hybrid-electric military vehicle technology by working on advanced power systems that directly impact next-generation platform performance. You will collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams, influence architecture-level decisions, and contribute to cutting-edge electrification efforts that push the boundaries of mobility, efficiency, and mission capability.