General Dynamics

Power System Design Senior Engineer

General Dynamics$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years in electrical power systems, particularly in military or automotive vehicles
  • Experience with hybrid electrical architectures and system integration
  • Proficient in modeling/simulation tools like Matlab/Simulink and Ansys
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of electrical power systems for advanced capabilities
  • Collaborate with vendors to integrate their systems with GDLS platforms
  • Develop CAE models for hybrid electric systems including HV Battery and E-Motor
  • Create and integrate models to evaluate system performance under various conditions
  • Conduct component and system sizing analysis based on customer specifications
  • Translate system requirements into validation tests and use cases
  • Provide mentorship and strategic direction to team members

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours with minimal required travel
  • Participation in internal and customer demonstrations
  • Opportunity for mentoring younger engineers
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology and research projects
  • Collaborative team environment fostering innovation
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description

Join a dynamic group of Electrical Power system engineers responsible for the design, development and integration of Power subsystem for the world's premier land-based combat vehicle producer.

Position Title: Power System Design Senior Engineer

The Power system team is part of the System Engineering group at GDLS. Our mission is to investigate, design, develop, and integrate electrical power subsystem capabilities for the current and next generation of vehicle platforms. The team works within larger systems group with responsibility and authority to deliver design requirements, perform analysis, guide the hardware and software design teams with the goal of integrating and testing them at the subsystem and vehicle level.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:
  • Lead Electrical Power system design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to:
    • Power subsystem design and integration
    • Power system Architecture Decisions
    • Advanced Technologies trade studies
  • Work internally and externally with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems seemingly onto GDLS platforms
  • Develop CAE models for complex hybrid electric systems - Integration of HV Battery, ISG, E-Motor, DC/DCs, power distribution devices into a Power subsystem model
  • Creation and integration of CAE models into a power subsystem model to dynamically evaluate system performance for various external factors (Drive cycles, tolerances, loading profiles, environmental and road load conditions etc.)
  • Perform a component and system sizing analysis for various conditions based on customer requirements
  • Understanding of features/systems requirements and the ability to translate the requirements into validation test procedures and use cases
  • Provide direction for team members including technology roadmaps and mentorship.
  • Approve/Develop documentation, SSDD, SRS, CAN ICDs and other artifacts for implementation to the power hardware production team
  • Participate in internal and customer demonstrations
  • Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate critical interfaces, use cases, drive cycles profiles, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects
  • Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies in Hybrid Electric Systems (HV Batteries, E-motors, Power electronic devices and architectures, methodologies, and integration strategies

Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems or related technical field
  • 10 years plus in a related role is desired.
  • Experience with electrical power systems (Power generation, power distribution, power management and energy storage) of military or automotive vehicles, including specifications, development, design, testing, integration and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical power system and their associated hardware components is required.
  • Strong knowledge with hybrid electrical architectures and system integration with different voltages
  • Strong background in modeling and simulation of Electrical systems
  • Strong background in model generated coding applications, i.e. Matlab/Simulink and Ansys
  • Comfortable with supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle.
  • Highly motivated performer
  • Works well in team and individually
  • Goal oriented and keep the team focused to task
  • Ability to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
  • Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required
  • Ability to travel when needed, minimal travel required for this role

Nice to have (additional qualifications):
  • Experience with HIL and SIL bench level testing
  • Experience using Vector testing suite of products (Canalzyer, CANoe, Capl) for developing testing interfaces
  • Knowledge of J1939 CAN Bus
  • Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
  • Experience with defense department processes and documentation standards
  • Experience with version control systems like GIT, Issue Tracking system like JIRA and Collaboration tools like Confluence, etc.
  • Familiar with Agile development methodology
  • Familiarity with Team Center and VisMockup

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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