{"id":2987839,"url":"https://alion.io/job/saft-battery-systems-engineer","title":"Battery Systems Engineer","company":{"id":2727511,"name":"Saft","domain":"saft.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/saft","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Energy","role_family":"Energy","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Cockeysville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Battery Management Systems","optional":false},{"name":"Verification & Validation","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-21T08:58:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-23T01:44:27Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"All About You\nShape the Future of Advanced Battery Systems\nSaft is developing next-generation battery systems for defense and mission-critical applications, combining advanced energy storage capabilities with integrated power conversion technologies. The program aims to mature innovative system concepts from technology demonstration stage to operational prototype readiness, with a strong focus on robust architecture, electrical design implementation, system integration, safety and validation.\nAs part of this effort, the role will contribute to the maturation of advanced energy storage solutions from early technology demonstration through operational prototype readiness, with a strong focus on robust architecture, electrical design implementation, integration, safety and validation.\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineerwith a strong Electrical Engineering background to help define, implement and validate innovative battery system architectures. The successful candidate will combine systems engineering discipline with hands-on electrical design capability, contributing directly to system architecture, requirements management, electrical interfaces, power conversion integration, verification and validation activities.\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's or Master's degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline such as:Systems Engineering\nElectrical Engineering\nElectronics Engineering\nMechatronics\nEnergy Storage Systems\nRelated Engineering Discipline\n\nExperience\nMinimum 3 years of experience in complex product development, including hands-on electrical or systems design responsibilities.\nDemonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering programs.\nExperience progressing products through development and validation phases.\nPractical experience implementing or reviewing electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, protection concepts or power conversion interfaces.\nTechnical Expertise\nExperience in several of the following areas:\nSystems Engineering (V-Cycle, Model-Based Systems Engineering preferred)\nBattery Systems and Battery Management Systems\nPower Electronics and Power Conversion\nElectrical architecture, circuit design, interface definition and prototype testing\nEnergy Storage Systems\nSystem Integration and Verification\nFunctional Safety and Risk Analysis\nRequirements Management Tools\nDefense, Aerospace or Mission-Critical Systems\nDesired Qualities\nStrong technical leadership and decision-making capability.\nHigh degree of autonomy, with the ability to take ownership of activities from definition to execution in an early-stage development context.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to influence teams without direct authority.\nCustomer-focused mindset.\nComfortable operating in an international, fast-paced development environment.\nPassion for innovation and technology maturation.\nResponsibilities\nKey Responsibilities\nSystems Engineering Leadership\nIdentify, value and prioritize, together with marketing and product managers, the targeted applications for advanced battery systems.\nDefine and run systems engineering activities for advanced battery system development programs.\nDefine and maintain system requirements, functional architectures and interface specifications.\nEstablish technical roadmaps to progress early prototypes toward industrialized product solutions.\nEnsure traceability between requirements, design solutions and validation results.\nArchitecture & Product Development\nDevelop the overall system architecture for advanced battery system platforms.\nDefine and document key electrical and system interfaces between major functional blocks.Battery modules and battery assemblies\nBattery management and supervisory control systems\nPower conversion electronics\nProtection systems\nExternal electrical and communication interfaces\n\nConduct technical trade studies and design reviews.\nContribute directly to electrical architecture, interface design, component selection, schematic review and prototype implementation activities.\nVerification, Validation & Integration\nDefine verification and validation strategies.\nLead integration activities across hardware, software and control systems.\nSupport hands-on debugging, electrical testing, troubleshooting and design iteration during prototype build and integration phases.\nCoordinate laboratory, HIL, prototype and demonstration testing.\nEnsure technical readiness at major program milestones.\nSafety & Compliance\nLead system-level hazard analyses and risk assessments.\nDefine system protection strategies and fault management approaches.\nSupport compliance with applicable military, aerospace and industrial standards.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nInterface with engineering teams in Cockeysville and Bordeaux.\nSupport project planning, technical reviews and steering committees.\nProvide technical leadership to multidisciplinary development teams.\nWork closely with design engineers while personally contributing to selected technical work packages where electrical or systems expertise is required.\nWhat We Offer\nWhether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.\nWe appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.\nWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.\nAbout Us\nSaft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.\nEstablished in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.\nSince 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. 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