Manager, Electrical Engineering

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. 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.

Job Purpose

The Manager, Electrical Engineering, leads the design, development, and implementation of high- and low-voltage electrical systems. This role provides technical and people leadership to ensure effective integration of electrical components, compliance with industry standards, and delivery of high-quality, reliable, and safe products. The position also drives innovation and execution to meet project timelines and business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the electrical engineering team in the design and development of the KARNO generator systems, ensuring effective integration of mechanical, electromechanical, and control elements.

Oversee the design and execution of electrical hardware, control modules, and system-level solutions, ensuring a cohesive and integrated development approach.

Integrate electrical and control modules into final products and collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality, performance, and safety requirements.

Define electrical design requirements and technical best practices; ensuring both electrical and control components align with industry standards for hybrid power generation.

Translate system requirements into system- and sub-system specifications for electrical, mechanical, and control components, supporting seamless integration across industrial and commercial applications.

Provide coaching and leadership across engineering and operations teams, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing work environment.

Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards for electrical systems used in hybrid generator products.

Collaborate closely with project managers and cross-functional teams—including mechanical, electrical, control, and supply chain—to meet project milestones and deliverables.

Lead technical issue resolution at the hardware and component level, organizing troubleshooting efforts, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to improve system reliability.

Achieve system cost targets through design optimization, module consolidation, and strategic supplier selection for production components.

Identify and manage suppliers to support the design, procurement, prototyping, and testing of electrical systems and hardware.

Lead the development of quality and validation documentation, including FMEAs and DVP Rs, to ensure system reliability and safety.

Develop schematics and release drawings for low- and high-voltage wiring harnesses and associated electrical systems.

Provide strategic direction for design decisions, ensuring electrical and mechanical components meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements for industrial and commercial use.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.

10+ Years of Engineering Experience.

Skills and Abilities

High-voltage power electronics design, including AC/DC and DC/DC converters and battery systems

Low- and high-voltage wiring harness design

Electrical hardware architecture and circuit design for electromechanical systems

Knowledge of and compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards

Experience with real-time control systems, including PLCs and microcontrollers

Systems engineering and structured product development processes

Electrical hardware design, optimization, and cost reduction

Prototyping, testing, and validation using tools such as FMEA and DVP R

Supplier management and outsourcing of electrical components

Definition of high-level design requirements and internal engineering standards

Alignment of product development activities with business objectives

Ability to balance cost, performance, and regulatory requirements

Familiarity with relevant electrical safety standards (e.g., IEC, UL)

Ability to translate customer and system requirements into clear product specifications

Quality assurance and control for electrical and control systems

Promotion of creative problem-solving within multidisciplinary teams

Clear communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Effective cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines

Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues

Leadership in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions

Mentoring and coaching of electrical engineers

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works …