{"id":3248536,"url":"https://alion.io/job/v2x-electrical-engineer-5","title":"Electrical Engineer","company":{"id":2203072,"name":"V2X","domain":"gov2x.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/gov2x","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jibe","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":90,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-26T05:57:25Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Indianapolis, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":129000,"max_usd":238000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":563},"experience_years_min":12,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Altium Designer","optional":false},{"name":"Ansys SIwave","optional":false},{"name":"Keysight ADS","optional":false},{"name":"LTspice","optional":false},{"name":"MATLAB","optional":false},{"name":"Simulink","optional":false},{"name":"DO-160","optional":true},{"name":"MIL-STD-810","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-22T13:13:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-25","last_verified_at":"2026-10-26T11:25:42Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":95,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":95},"description":"OverviewWorking across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.\nVertex in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership in power conditioning, drive electronics, and advanced networked control architectures across ground industrial and vehicle-class systems. This growth position will define and standardize approaches for power conversion, battery charging, nonlinear load handling, digital I/O/COTS SBC integration, and CAN-based control architectures (CAN 2.0/CAN FD) at the physical, logical, and application layers.\nThe Principal Electrical Engineer will lead electrical architecture for multi-board and multi-module systems, partition functions across CCAs and subsystems, and drive standards and best practices in power electronics, drive circuitry, digital I/O, and communication interfaces. The role includes architecting power systems, designing battery charger and energy storage systems, handling nonlinear loads and actuation drives, defining CAN-based communication schemes, and guiding integration of SBCs and digital I/O/relay circuits. This engineer will serve as a principal technical authority, mentoring other engineers and influencing proposals and IRAD investments.\nResponsibilities\nLead electrical architecture and design for power conditioning, drive electronics, and CAN-based control subsystems across multiple programs.\nDefine system-level power architectures, including AC/DC and DC/DC conversion, distribution, protection, and energy storage strategies.\nArchitect and design battery charger systems and energy storage interfaces, including charging algorithms, protection, and diagnostics.\nDefine and validate solutions for nonlinear loads (motor drives, pulsed loads, Class D-style power stages) to maintain power quality and system stability.\nSpecify and oversee the design of regulated and unregulated DC/DC buck controllers, isolated topologies, and H-bridge/dual H-bridge drive stages.\nDefine CAN-based communication architectures, including physical-layer design, bus topologies, and application-layer messaging for control and diagnostics.\nGuide the integration of digital I/O, relay control, and COTS SBCs into power and control subsystems.\nPerform and review advanced simulations (SPICE/SIMetrix, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS SiWave, Keysight ADS or equivalent) for SI/PI, transient behavior, and power system performance; ensure correlation with test results.\nLead and host design reviews, set analysis expectations, and approve critical component and topology decisions.\nSupport and guide EMC/EMI and environmental qualification campaigns for power, drive, and communication subsystems.\nMentor senior, mid-level, and junior engineers in power electronics, drive systems, CAN architectures, and advanced simulation methods.\nContribute to and lead proposals, cost/schedule estimates, and IRAD planning in power, drives, and networked control.\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field; advanced degree strongly preferred.\nMinimum 12 years of professional electrical engineering experience, or 10+ years with a relevant Master’s degree (MSEE, MSCE, or similar).\nDemonstrated experience in:\nPower conditioning and conversion for ground industrial or vehicle systems (or analogous high-reliability domains such as medical or space).\nBattery charger systems and energy storage architectures (charging algorithms, protection, state-of-charge/state-of-health considerations).\nHandling nonlinear loads (e.g., motor drives, switched-mode loads, pulsed loads, Class D-style power stages) with appropriate power system design and protection.\nCAN bus architectures (CAN 2.0, CAN FD) including physical-layer design, protocol configuration, and application-layer messaging for control and diagnostics.\nIntegration of digital I/O, relay control, and COTS single board computers into power and control subsystems.\nRequired Skills\nU.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.\nExpert proficiency in power electronics at board and subsystem levels (DC/DC converters, AC/DC conversion, battery interfaces, protection schemes, efficiency/thermal trade-offs).\nExperience defining architecture, requirements, and design standards for power systems on ground platforms (industrial equipment, vehicles, or similar).\nExpertise in battery charger design (buck/boost and multi-stage charging, battery management, balancing, safety and compliance considerations).\nDeep understanding of nonlinear load behavior and its impact on power quality, stability, and reliability; ability to define and validate mitigation strategies.\nExperience with regulated and unregulated DC/DC buck controllers, isolated topologies, and H-bridge or dual H-bridge drive configurations for actuation, rotators, or power stages.\n Expert-level proficiency in SPICE/SIMetrix-class simulation tools (e.g., LTSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS); able to handle complex cases, perform advanced modeling of power and drive systems, and teach detailed use to other engineers.\nProficiency in CAN physical-layer design (transceivers, termination, EMC/EMI considerations), bus topology, and signal integrity.\nExperience designing application-layer CAN messaging (diagnostics, control, safety) and integrating with embedded controllers or microcontrollers.\nAdvanced proficiency with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer) and associated workflows for complex board and system-level designs.\nAdvanced use of simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS SiWave, Keysight ADS or equivalent) for SI/PI, transient, and power system analysis, with demonstrated model-to-test correlation.\nStrong background in EMI/EMC design and mitigation from concept through qualification for power, drive, and communication subsystems.\nExperience leading design reviews, defining analysis expectations, and ensuring robust documentation and configuration control.\nAbility to coordinate digital I/O, relay control, and SBC integration within broader power and control architectures.\nOperates with full autonomy; recognized as a principal technical authority for power, drive electronics, and CAN-based architectures.\nStrong strategic thinking and decision-making; balances performance, cost, schedule, and risk across programs.\nExcellent communication skills in technical forums, executive briefings, and customer meetings.\nProven leadership in cross-functional settings; able to guide integrated product teams and influence program direction.\nDemonstrated ability to mentor senior, mid-level, and junior engineers and shape training, standards, and best practices across the electrical discipline.\nDesired Skills\nExperience in vehicle or mobile platform power systems (e.g., 12/24/48 VDC architectures, on-board chargers, DC-DC distribution, CAN-based control networks).\nExperience with standards relevant to ground vehicle or industrial power and CAN networks (e.g., ISO 11898, SAE J1939, or similar).\nExperience with medical or space-grade power and controls demonstrating high reliability, fault tolerance, and rigorous qualification.\nExperience leading EMC/EMI and environmental (e.g., MIL-STD-810 or DO-160-like) qualification campaigns for power, drive, and communication subsystems.\nExperience defining departmental design guidelines, reference designs, and preferred-parts strategies for power, drive electronics, and CAN subsystems.\nExperience leading proposals, IRAD planning, and technology roadmaps in power electronics, drive systems, and networked control architectures.\nEEO\nAt V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.\nLead electrical architecture and design for power conditioning, drive electronics, and CAN-based control subsystems across multiple programs.\nDefine system-level power architectures, including AC/DC and DC/DC conversion, distribution, protection, and energy storage strategies.\nArchitect and design battery charger systems and energy storage interfaces, including charging algorithms, protection, and diagnostics.\nDefine and validate solutions for nonlinear loads (motor drives, pulsed loads, Class D-style power stages) to maintain power quality and system stability.\nSpecify and oversee the design of regulated and unregulated DC/DC buck controllers, isolated topologies, and H-bridge/dual H-bridge drive stages.\nDefine CAN-based communication architectures, including physical-layer design, bus topologies, and application-layer messaging for control and diagnostics.\nGuide the integration of digital I/O, relay control, and COTS SBCs into power and control subsystems.\nPerform and review advanced simulations (SPICE/SIMetrix, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS SiWave, Keysight ADS or equivalent) for SI/PI, transient behavior, and power system performance; ensure correlation with test results.\nLead and host design reviews, set analysis expectations, and approve critical component and topology decisions.\nSupport and guide EMC/EMI and environmental qualification campaigns for power, drive, and communication subsystems.\nMentor senior, mid-level, and junior engineers in power electronics, drive systems, CAN architectures, and advanced simulation methods.\nContribute to and lead proposals, cost/schedule estimates, and IRAD planning in power, drives, and networked control.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field; advanced degree strongly preferred.\nMinimum 12 years of professional electrical engineering experience, or 10+ years with a relevant Master’s degree (MSEE, MSCE, or similar).\nDemonstrated experience in:\nPower conditioning and conversion for ground industrial or vehicle systems (or analogous high-reliability domains such as medical or space).\nBattery charger systems and energy storage architectures (charging algorithms, protection, state-of-charge/state-of-health considerations).\nHandling nonlinear loads (e.g., motor drives, switched-mode loads, pulsed loads, Class D-style power stages) with appropriate power system design and protection.\nCAN bus architectures (CAN 2.0, CAN FD) including physical-layer design, protocol configuration, and application-layer messaging for control and diagnostics.\nIntegration of digital I/O, relay control, and COTS single board computers into power and control subsystems.\nRequired Skills\nU.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.\nExpert proficiency in power electronics at board and subsystem levels (DC/DC converters, AC/DC conversion, battery interfaces, protection schemes, efficiency/thermal trade-offs).\nExperience defining architecture, requirements, and design standards for power systems on ground platforms (industrial equipment, vehicles, or similar).\nExpertise in battery charger design (buck/boost and multi-stage charging, battery management, balancing, safety and compliance considerations).\nDeep understanding of nonlinear load behavior and its impact on power quality, stability, and reliability; abil...","description_format":"text","description_chars":15575,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":12,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Artificial Intelligence","Military","Autonomous Driving"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-25T19:34:58Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":10,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.365,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":95,"expected_fill_days":36,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-26T05:57:25Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/v2x-electrical-engineer-5","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/v2x-electrical-engineer-5.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-26T12:43:13Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":17475,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-27T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2203072},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2203072"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fv2x-electrical-engineer-5"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fv2x-electrical-engineer-5"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fv2x-electrical-engineer-5"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/v2x-electrical-engineer-5\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fv2x-electrical-engineer-5"}]}