Senior Systems Engineer

Stafl Systems•South San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is instrumental in the design and implementation of advanced system solutions for electric vehicle powertrains, with a focus on systems architecture, requirements analysis, and regulatory compliance. The right candidate has a strong understanding of customer requirements, can define and verify system-level behavior, and ensures functional safety throughout the product lifecycle. This role is ideal for those passionate about innovative EV technology who thrive in high-standards, fast-moving environments.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience with electric vehicles, energy storage systems, or related technologies
Knowledge of applicable standards for testing and certification of high-voltage electric powertrain components
Understanding of software, electrical, and mechanical design, as well as product development lifecycle
Experience with requirements management at the system level using tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion
Experience conducting functional safety analysis per ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or ISO 13849
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with High Voltage Battery Systems (400/800 VDC) and Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Familiarity with communication protocols relevant to EV systems (CAN, J1939, Ethernet, etc.) to support compliance verification
Experience with functional safety and FMEA analysis across multiple industries (automotive, industrial, aerospace, medical)
Experience in system-level architecture design for automotive and/or aerospace applications
Experience interfacing directly with customers on compliance requirements and certification deliverables

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for EV and energy storage standards and regulations across various industry applications
Understand customer application requirements and translate them into system-level specifications that align with relevant standards and regulations
Own system architecture definition and requirements management throughout the product lifecycle
Conduct concept and engineering design reviews to ensure compliance with all necessary standards and regulations
Oversee product testing, defining test cases, metrics, and procedures to verify system-level compliance internally
Lead coordination efforts for certification testing and interface with external testing labs and suppliers
Leverage diversity of resources (human, technical, equipment, vendor relationships) to execute projects successfully

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Base salary, sign-on bonus, plus an equity award.
401(k) Plan: Employer match up to 5% to help contribute to your future.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, with 99% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums covered by the company.
Paid Parental Leave: Fully paid leave to support your growing family.
Vacation & Sick Leave: 3 weeks of accrued vacation and 2 weeks of accrued sick leave.
Company Holidays: Paid holidays in accordance with the company schedule.
Flexible Leave: Unpaid personal leave options available when needed.
PTO Nomination Program: Recognize and reward your teammates with additional time off.
Bereavement Leave: 1 week fully paid.
Jury Duty Leave: Up to 1 week fully paid.
Professional Development: Annual training budget to support your career growth.
Safety Shoe Stipend: Company-provided support for required safety gear.
Commuter Benefits
Travel & Charging: Uber Business access, free on-site EV charging, and more.