Senior Endurance Systems Engineer
$166,000–$220,000 year
On-siteCosta Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the Energy subsystem architecture for maritime autonomous vehicles, driving design and development of energy storage, distribution, regulation, and external charging interfaces from concept through production. Set the bus architecture and energy management systems to ensure safe, efficient power delivery while managing the energy budget across all consuming subsystems. Lead cross-functional teams to execute prototype, LRIP, and FRP phases, delivering designs optimized for manufacturability and ultra-long-range autonomous operation. Represent the energy subsystem in technical and customer meetings, providing mentorship to engineers across energy disciplines. Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in energy or power systems for marine, aerospace, or robotic systems
- Experience taking energy or power systems through full product development cycles
- Demonstrated experience with battery systems, power electronics, or energy management
- Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with large-format battery systems (lithium-ion or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of high-voltage power systems in marine or defense applications
- Experience with power distribution for autonomous vehicles
- Familiarity with safety standards for energy storage systems
- Experience in defense or maritime robotics
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