About Hyliion
Are you ready to “Change the World?” Does “Succeed as One Team” meet
your definition of a key component to an amazing company culture? If “Acting
with Integrity” and pursuing “Excellence in All We Do” motivate you to
do your best work, then Hyliion may be the right fit for you.
Hyliion is looking for a Senior Engineer – Electrified Powertrain Controls to
join our engineering team in Austin. We are seeking exceptionally talented
individuals that are highly motivated to revolutionize the trucking industry,
reduce the use of fuel and have some fun. You will be joining an experienced
engineering team in the design, simulation, implementation, and testing of
electric powertrain systems. In this role, you will be deeply embedded in the
daily development activities including control system requirement definition,
controls development, and testing. You will be supporting the requirement
definition, design, and development of supervisory controls for hybrid and EV
vehicles.
Essential Job Functions:
Support the development of Hyliion's hybrid controls and software for
Class-8 truck applications
Develop and test new software for Hyliion's powertrain and drivetrain
solutions to deliver industry leading performance and vehicle range
Develop hybrid and range extender control strategies
Develop requirements, interfaces, and supervisory control algorithms for
torque path, thermal, high voltage controls, functional safety, and other
functions
Ensure on time delivery with quality
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience in MATLAB/Simulink or C
Vehicle and powertrain control algorithm development and calibration
Hybrid/electric torque path, thermal, or HV architectures
Experience with software testing environments such as MiL, SiL, HiL, and
vehicle
Experience with Controller Area Networks (CAN) and Vector tools
Classical and modern control disciplines
Knowledge and experience with major automotive or Class 8 systems
Knowledge and hands-on experience with ETAS and MDA
Ability to work safely in vehicles, labs, etc.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or equivalent
4+ years of experience in relevant engineering roles
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or equivalent
Good understanding of the V-model
Experience with software requirements management
Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket)
Other Qualifications:
Strong teamwork skills
Proven ability in managing multiple projects, priorities, and assignments
with accountability.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
Position will require travel to lead environmental development test trips,
support supplier technical reviews, and evaluate system performance.
Ability to travel up to 15-20%.
Physical Demands:
Occasionally lift and/ or move up to 30 pounds.
Benefits:
Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy-up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up
options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hyliion is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status.