Power System Design Senior Engineer

Contract Professionals, Inc.Sterling Heights, MI

$72 - $84 / hour

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Compensation

$72-$84/hour

Job Description

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.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT: No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.

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