Senior Systems Engineer, HV SystemsCanoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers.
With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.Job PurposeThe Senior HV Systems Engineer, HV Systems will be responsible for the high voltage system requirement definition, design integration and validation of the system with an emphasis on safety, regulations and vehicle performance targets.Responsibilities (80s of the Position)Write and manage vehicle, system, and component requirements related to High Voltage SystemsDevelop and document, high level HV management strategies such as contactor opening/closing schemes, HV bleed down processes and moreManage vehicle communication network database files (DBCs)Assist in designing vehicle features and the interfaces between the vehicle controllersCoordinate with manufacturing on electrical device testing and End of Line vehicle testingDefine concept for HV safe operation including isolation detection, charge port grounding strategy, etc.Support the development of the HV architecture and maintain logical schematics for the HV systemManage deliverables to meet program milestones and support prototype buildsResponsible for DFMEA, functional safety of the systemRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree (or higher) in electrical/mechanical/software engineering or equivalent5+ years of experience in traction batteries and HV systemsExperience with High Voltage System Design, HV Contactor Management, and EVSE Charging SystemsExpert knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and fault diagnosisUnderstanding of BMS hardware and software system engineeringExperience with Vector Software Tools (ie CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)Experience operating HV Power Supplies and measurement toolsExperience with Requirement database tools (Polarion, DOORS, JAMA, etc)Knowledge in vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and LIN and experience in creation of associated communication database files such as DBC and LDFUnderstanding of global automotive homologation requirementsExperience with common charging standards such as SAE J1772Experience with ISO26262, functional safetyPreferred ExperienceExperience performing or participating in DFMEA and building DVP&R for high voltage batteriesExperience with Jira, confluence, etc.Experience with HV wiring, hands on work with HV componentsTravel RequirementsUp to 10% travel depending on program phase.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.Reasonable AccommodationsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.What's Cool About Working Here...Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyoneComprehensive Health InsuranceEquity CompensationFlexible Paid Time OffCasual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energyCanoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.