Hybrid Power & Energy Systems - IPT Head

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • 12-18+ years in aerospace, automotive EV, or energy systems.
  • Experience with hybrid/electric propulsion systems and advanced mobility.
  • Proven leadership of cross-functional IPT teams.
  • Strong technical knowledge in energy management and thermal systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and align Hybrid Power & Energy Systems IPT with aircraft programs.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical delivery.
  • Coordinate with multiple engineering teams including Propulsion and Avionics.
  • Define and design hybrid-electric propulsion architectures and systems.
  • Oversee integration of electrical systems, ensuring compatibility with aircraft designs.
  • Develop and execute rigorous testing and validation strategies for system performance.
  • Lead certification and compliance activities per aviation regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hybrid and electric propulsion technologies.
  • Ability to lead innovative projects in the rapidly evolving aerospace industry.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and high-impact clients.
  • Professional development through advanced training in emerging technologies.
  • Participation in the sustainable aviation movement and advanced air mobility initiatives.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Hybrid Power & Energy Systems IPT and ensure alignment with aircraft program objectives.
  • Own scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical delivery.
  • Coordinate across Propulsion, Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Flight Controls, and Avionics teams.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
System Architecture & Design:
  • Define hybrid-electric propulsion architectures, including battery systems, electric motors, generators, power electronics, and energy management systems.
  • Perform system sizing, trade studies, energy flow analysis, and efficiency optimization.
  • Develop and manage System Requirement Documents (SRD), Interface Control Documents (ICD), and power distribution architectures.
Integration & Systems Engineering:
  • Lead integration of electrical propulsion, power distribution, and thermal management systems.
  • Ensure compatibility with aircraft electrical networks, flight controls, structural constraints, and avionics systems.
  • Drive Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices throughout development.
Verification, Validation & Testing:
  • Define and execute MIL, HIL, ground, and flight test validation strategies.
  • Validate system performance, energy efficiency, thermal behavior, reliability, and safety.
  • Ensure complete requirements traceability from design to validation.
Certification & Compliance:
  • Lead certification activities in accordance with FAA, EASA, and DGCA requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with ARP4754A, ARP4761, and DO-160 standards.
  • Support evolving certification requirements for electric and hybrid propulsion systems.
  • Manage compliance documentation, safety assessments, and test reports.
Safety & Reliability Engineering:
  • Conduct FHA, FMEA, and FTA activities.
  • Ensure battery safety, thermal runaway mitigation, fault tolerance, redundancy, and robust energy management strategies.
  • Drive reliability-focused system design and risk mitigation.
Stakeholder Management:
  • Present architecture concepts, performance metrics, and risk mitigation plans to customers and leadership teams.
  • Support RFQs, proposals, effort estimation, and technology roadmap development.
Risk & Configuration Management:
  • Identify and mitigate electrical, thermal, and integration risks.
  • Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.
  • Manage dependencies across IPTs and development teams.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Energy Systems, or Power Electronics.
  • 12-18+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive EV, or energy systems domains.
  • Strong experience in hybrid/electric propulsion systems and advanced mobility programs.
  • Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional IPT teams.
Technical Skills:
  • Hybrid propulsion architectures and energy storage technologies.
  • Battery systems, power electronics, and electrical machines.
  • Energy management, optimization, and thermal management systems.
  • MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, AMESim, and MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody).
  • Knowledge of ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, high-voltage aerospace systems, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in eVTOL, UAV, or Advanced Air Mobility programs.
  • Exposure to sustainable aviation technologies and hydrogen fuel cells.
    Familiarity with PLM tools such as 3DX and Teamcenter.
Reporting Structure:
  • Reports To: Chief Engineer / Program Manager.
  • Leads: Hybrid Power & Energy Systems IPT (Electrical, Battery, Integration, and V&V Engineers).

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