Duties and Responsibilities
System Architecture & Design
Lead and execute the high-level architectural design of the full KARNO generator system to satisfy customer requirements
Make system-level design trade-offs across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fluid subsystems
Ensure architectural decisions align with performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability goals
Perform system-level assembly layout in 3D CAD to support architectural design and packaging decisions
Requirements Definition
Lead efforts to convert customer and product manager requests into detailed technical requirements for design execution
Ensure requirements are clear, testable, and traceable through the design process
Flag conflicts or gaps between customer intent and technical feasibility early
Test Planning & Validation
Plan and lead the engineering and validation test effort for the KARNO generator system
Define test strategies and acceptance criteria that confirm the system meets its requirements
Review test results and drive design changes where performance gaps are identified
Cross-Functional Program Support
Support project management, production, and manufacturing groups to assure on-time delivery of the product
Communicate design status, risks, and technical trade-offs to stakeholders across the organization
Participate in design reviews and program milestones as the systems-level technical lead
Technical Mentorship & Leadership
Provide technical mentorship and leadership to younger members of the engineering design team
Guide junior engineers through design execution, reviewing their work and unblocking technical issues
Step in and perform design work directly when required to keep the program on track
Documentation & Communication
Maintain clear documentation of system architecture, requirements, and test results
Communicate complex system-level trade-offs clearly to cross-functional stakeholders
Ensure traceability between customer requirements, design decisions, and validation outcomes
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.
Qualifications
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications include
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience designing mechanical, electrical, or fluid system components for aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, or similar applications, with demonstrated experience carrying designs beyond laboratory validation into fielded operation; experience with components deployed and operating in field environments is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience resolving competing physical design trade-offs across mechanical, electrical, or fluid subsystems on a complex hardware product
Experience serving as a component design owner, with responsibility spanning the full component lifecycle including design, manufacturing quality (e.g., non-conformance disposition), and field support
Skills and Abilities
Basic foundation in mechanical, electrical, thermal, and controls engineering — whether from a formal engineering degree or equivalent practical experience — combined with strong systems-level thinking across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and fluid disciplines
Ability to translate customer and product requirements into detailed technical specifications, grounded in direct experience owning and trading physical hardware constraints
Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Excel, or similar tools for system modeling to support architecture trade studies and to correlate models against test data
Ability to support project management, production, and manufacturing teams to keep programs on schedule
Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, supported by sufficient hands-on design experience to assume execution responsibilities directly when program needs require it
Experience contributing to the planning, design, construction, and execution of engineering tests, with prior exposure to laboratory test equipment; extensive test experience is not required, but some direct exposure is expected
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across subsystems and disciplines
Clear and concise technical communication, both written and verbal
Experience with a 3D CAD package such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar; this role requires performing system assembly layout directly in 3D CAD
Role Classification and Working Conditions
This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.
Physical/Other Requirements
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Tolerance for flying.
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/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.
