Canoo

Senior Systems Engineer, HV Systems

Canoo • $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required
  • 5+ years of experience in traction batteries and HV systems
  • Expert knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and fault diagnosis
  • Experience with High Voltage System Design and EVSE Charging Systems
  • Familiarity with requirements database tools like Polarion or DOORS
  • Proficient in Vector Software Tools (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)
  • Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN)

Responsibilities

  • Write and manage vehicle and system requirements for High Voltage Systems
  • Develop high-level HV management strategies
  • Manage vehicle communication network database files
  • Assist with vehicle features design and controller interfaces
  • Coordinate with manufacturing on electrical device and vehicle testing
  • Define concepts for safe HV operation
  • Support development and maintenance of HV architecture and schematics
  • Ensure deliverables meet program milestones and support prototype builds

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Equity Compensation
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Casual workplace with energetic atmosphere
  • Engaging work that aims to transform the automotive landscape
Full Job Description
Job Title

Senior Systems Engineer, HV Systems

Job Purpose

The Senior HV Systems Engineer, HV Systems will be responsible for the high voltage system requirement definition, design integration and validation of the system with an emphasis on safety, regulations and vehicle performance targets.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

  • Write and manage vehicle, system, and component requirements related to High Voltage Systems
  • Develop and document, high level HV management strategies such as contactor opening/closing schemes, HV bleed down processes and more
  • Manage vehicle communication network database files (DBCs)
  • Assist in designing vehicle features and the interfaces between the vehicle controllers
  • Coordinate with manufacturing on electrical device testing and End of Line vehicle testing
  • Define concept for HV safe operation including isolation detection, charge port grounding strategy, etc.
  • Support the development of the HV architecture and maintain logical schematics for the HV system
  • Manage deliverables to meet program milestones and support prototype builds
  • Responsible for DFMEA, functional safety of the system


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in electrical/mechanical/software engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in traction batteries and HV systems
  • Experience with High Voltage System Design, HV Contactor Management, and EVSE Charging Systems
  • Expert knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and fault diagnosis
  • Understanding of BMS hardware and software system engineering
  • Experience with Vector Software Tools (ie CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)
  • Experience operating HV Power Supplies and measurement tools
  • Experience with Requirement database tools (Polarion, DOORS, JAMA, etc)
  • Knowledge in vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and LIN and experience in creation of associated communication database files such as DBC and LDF
  • Understanding of global automotive homologation requirements
  • Experience with common charging standards such as SAE J1772
  • Experience with ISO26262, functional safety


Preferred Experience

  • Experience performing or participating in DFMEA and building DVP&R for high voltage batteries
  • Experience with Jira, confluence, etc.
  • Experience with HV wiring, hands on work with HV components


Travel Requirements

  • Up to 10% travel depending on program phase.


Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

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

What's Cool About Working Here...

  • Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Equity Compensation
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy


About Canoo

Canoo is a company that specializes in developing electric vehicles. The company's mission is to create affordable, sustainable transportation solutions that are designed for the modern world. Canoo's vehicles are designed to be modular and customizable, allowing customers to choose the features and functions that best suit their needs. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Torrance, California.
Learn more about Canoo
Size
400 employees
Market Cap
$353 million
Industry
Net Income
-$1.4 million
NASDAQ

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