Propulsion Systems Engineer

Job Title:

Propulsion Systems Engineer Pay rate: $63.10 - $61/hr.

Location:

Tustin, CA Zip Code:

92780

Duration:

12

Months Start Date:

Right Away Keywords:

#TustinJobs; #SystemsEngineerjobs;

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct propulsion system simulations for Client battery packs, including discharge, durability, and charging behavior analysis.
• Track simulation results and identify next-step actions to inform testing and design decisions.
• Profile and manage simulation workload, ensuring smooth handover to future permanent hires for ongoing programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation results with engineering analysis, validation, and design activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of simulation parameters, results, and recommended actions.
• Support continuous improvement of simulation workflows and modeling accuracy.
• Ensure simulations adhere to project timelines and engineering standards. Qualifications
• Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in battery, EV propulsion, or energy storage system simulation.
• Proficiency in simulation tools relevant to battery performance, durability, and charging (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to inform engineering decisions.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Preferred Skills
• Experience with battery pack modeling or similar EV propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with multi-program simulation coordination and workload management.
• Knowledge of battery cell, module, and pack electrical/thermal behavior.
• Experience in developing workflows for DCFC, discharge profiling, or durability simulations.
• Ability to support handover and knowledge transfer to new team members or permanent hires.

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