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The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.\nJob Purpose\nThe Manager, Electrical Engineering is responsible for the electrical systems of the KARNO generator, including high-voltage power electronics, battery systems, low- and high-voltage architecture, wiring harnesses, and the hardware that converts linear motion into electrical output. This is a working manager role: the position leads and develops a team of electrical engineers while remaining directly involved in technical execution, including circuit architecture, schematic review, and hardware bring-up in the lab. The Manager is accountable for the technical excellence, safety, and reliability of the electrical engineering function, and for establishing the design standards and review practices the team works to. The position plans team capacity, owns hiring and development for the electrical engineering staff, and partners with mechanical, controls, supply chain, and program management on system integration. KARNO systems are deployed in data center, military, and industrial applications.\nAI at Hyliion\nAt Hyliion, AI is core to how we work. We equip every team member with leading AI tools and count on you to use them - to move faster, solve harder problems, and help us realize the full potential of KARNO technology for the world.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nOwn critical electrical designs personally, including regular time at the bench and in the test cell, while leading the team as a practicing engineer.\nLead the electrical engineering team in the design and development of KARNO generator electrical systems, including high-voltage power electronics, battery systems, linear generator power stages, and low-voltage controls hardware, ensuring effective integration with mechanical, electromechanical, and control elements.\nArchitect and oversee the design and execution of electrical hardware, control modules, and system-level solutions, ensuring a cohesive and integrated development approach.\nIntegrate electrical and control modules into final products and collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality, performance, and safety requirements.\nDefine electrical design requirements and technical best practices, ensuring both electrical and control components align with industry standards for hybrid power generation.\nTranslate system requirements into electrical system- and sub-system specifications, supporting seamless integration across industrial and commercial applications.\nLead, coach, and develop the electrical engineering team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing work environment.\nOwn hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for electrical engineers, including setting individual goals and conducting regular performance reviews.\nPlan team capacity and assign engineering work across programs, balancing workload, skill development, and technical priorities.\nEstablish and maintain electrical engineering standards, design review practices, and documentation processes across the team.\nEnsure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards for electrical systems used in hybrid generator products.\nServe as the electrical engineering point of contact for program management and cross-functional teams, including mechanical, controls, and supply chain, providing technical input, effort estimates, and engineering deliverables.\nLead technical issue resolution at the hardware and component level, working hands-on in the lab, organizing troubleshooting efforts, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to improve system reliability.\nAchieve system cost targets through design optimization, module consolidation, and strategic supplier selection for production components.\nProvide technical direction to electrical component suppliers in support of design, prototyping, and testing, in partnership with supply chain.\nLead the development of quality and validation documentation, including FMEAs and DVP&Rs, to ensure system reliability and safety.\nPersonally develop and review 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including circuit design, hardware build and test, and bench-level debugging, combined with the ability to lead and develop a team.\nHigh-voltage power electronics design, including AC/DC and DC/DC converters and battery systems.\nLow- and high-voltage wiring harness design.\nElectrical hardware architecture and circuit design for electromechanical systems.\nKnowledge of and compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards.\nExperience with real-time control systems, including PLCs and microcontrollers.\nSystems engineering and structured product development processes.\nElectrical hardware design, optimization, and cost reduction.\nPrototyping, testing, and validation using tools such as FMEA and DVP&R.\nTechnical engagement with suppliers of electrical components.\nDefinition of high-level design requirements and internal engineering standards.\nHiring, performance management, and career development of engineering staff.\nAbility to balance cost, performance, and regulatory requirements.\nFamiliarity with relevant electrical safety standards, including IEC and UL.\nAbility to translate customer and system requirements into clear product specifications.\nQuality assurance and control for electrical and control systems.\nPromotion of creative problem-solving within multidisciplinary teams.\nClear communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nEffective cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines.\nStrong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.\nLeadership in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.\nMentoring and coaching of electrical engineers.\nBuilding and leading high-performing engineering teams.\nBias for action and comfort with the pace and ambiguity of bringing a first-of-its-kind product to market.\n\nRole Classification and Working Conditions\nThis is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in a production/assembly/engineering lab environment.\nPhysical/Other Requirements\nAbility to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.\nAbility to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.\nDirect Reports\nThis position has or may have direct reports.\nBenefits: \nMedical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options\nDental Plans, with buy-up option\nVision Plan\nLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options\nShort Term Disability, paid for by the company\nLong Term Disability, paid for by the company\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\n401k/Roth 401k\nVoluntary Accident Plans\nVoluntary Critical Illness Plans\nHospital Indemnity Plan\nHyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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