Systems Integration Engineer

LiquidPiston • Bloomfield, CT

2d

About The Position

LiquidPiston, Inc. is an advanced power systems company developing high-efficiency rotary internal combustion engines with industry-leading power density and fuel flexibility. Our patented X-Engine technology enables compact, reliable power solutions for defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, UAV, and generator set (genset) applications. We are a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on innovation, technical excellence, and hands-on development.

The Electrical Systems Integration Engineer supports the integration of LiquidPiston’s rotary X-Engine technology into genset products and customer platforms. Reporting to a Mechanical Design Engineer on the electrical team, this role focuses on defining electrical system architectures for gensets, managing electrical and power-related requirements, and leading integration activities for electrical subsystems (including alternators, power electronics, controls, wiring harnesses, and interfaces) across internal teams and external partners. The position ensures genset systems meet performance, reliability, efficiency, and customer requirements from concept through validation and production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field; MS in Electrical/Systems Engineering is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in genset/power generation systems, engine-electrical integration, powertrain electrification, or complex electromechanical products.
• Experience developing, optimizing, and integrating electrical systems for engines, generators, or power units (e.g., alternators, control units, power distribution).
• Strong technical depth in electrical systems engineering, requirements management, and integration for power generation applications.
• Proficiency with requirements lifecycle management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with prototype development, electrical integration, debugging, and testing (e.g., oscilloscopes, power analyzers, load testing).
• Familiarity with electrical design tools (e.g., SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical) and power system analysis software.
• Experience conducting trade studies and making sound technical decisions in electromechanical systems.
• Strong project coordination skills, including scheduling, prioritization, and working closely with mechanical and other cross-functional teams.
• Innovative problem solver with a hands-on, collaborative mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• MS in Electrical/Systems Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in electrical systems engineering, requirements definition, and integration for LiquidPiston genset programs.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers, cross-functional teams, and external partners to define genset electrical architectures, power generation/distribution strategies, and integration approaches.
• Elicit, analyze, and document detailed electrical, power, control, and customer requirements for genset applications.
• Develop and maintain requirements traceability for electrical subsystems, ensuring alignment from customer needs through design, verification, and validation.
• Manage requirements changes and support configuration/change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct trade studies and technical analyses to evaluate electrical architectures, component selections (e.g., generators, inverters, batteries for hybrid configs), and concept alternatives.
• Lead integration of electrical systems, subsystems, and components with the rotary engine, ensuring compatibility, functionality, power quality, and performance in genset configurations.
• Develop electrical system- and component-level test plans; support verification, validation, and hands-on testing of gensets (including load bank testing, power output validation, and control system debugging).
• Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness designs, and related documentation using tools such as SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Support prototype development, electrical system integration, troubleshooting, and hands-on genset assembly/testing activities.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable industry standards (e.g., IEEE, UL, MIL-STD) and regulatory requirements for power generation equipment.
• Communicate technical decisions, risks, and trade-offs clearly to internal teams (including mechanical leads) and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• PTO: We value work–life balance and encourage time to rest and recharge. Our benefits include 3 weeks of PTO (which covers vacation and sick time) plus 10 paid holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and voluntary dental, and vision coverage - you choose what works best for you.
• Equity Participation: Employes may receive RSUs (Restricted Stock Units).
• 401(k) Match: We offer a 401k w/100% matching up to 3% of your salary and then 50% of contributions between 3-5% after 1 year of employment.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and learning opportunities to accelerate your growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees