Chief Electrical Engineer

EnerSys Delaware Inc. • Town of Smithtown, NY

2d • $160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Chief Electrical Engineer at Bren-Tronics, part of EnerSys, provides enterprise-wide technical leadership and establishes the strategic direction for advanced battery and power system technologies used in defense applications. The role focuses on electrical design and development for batteries, chargers, and rechargeable battery systems, including battery monitoring and protection systems. It also involves analysis, testing, qualification, cross-functional development, technical guidance, and establishing engineering standards and a long-term technology roadmap.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 20+ years of experience in electrical design, power systems, or defense-related products.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion and similar battery technologies, including system safety and protection designs.
• Experience with battery systems, power electronics, and low-EMI circuit design.
• Proficiency with electrical design software tools.
• Experience integrating electronics with microcontrollers and communication protocols such as CAN or serial communications.
• Hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, and qualifying electronic systems.
• Strong commitment to quality, reliability, and technical excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical circuits for batteries, chargers, and rechargeable battery systems.
• Create electrical schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Design and integrate battery monitoring and protection systems.
• Analyze electrical performance, thermal management, EMI, and reliability.
• Use engineering tools to simulate, model, and analyze electrical designs.
• Support environmental and electrical qualification testing in accordance with military and defense standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams throughout the development cycle.
• Participate in technical reviews and risk assessments for new products.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing for bids and proposals.
• Prepare documentation for testing, production, and customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on complex engineering initiatives.
• Support development of engineering standards and best practices.
• Establish long-term engineering strategy and a technology roadmap.

Benefits

• 3+ weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Educational reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) matching: 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Ongoing training and career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior