Sr. System Engineer

Core Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the development of fuel cell systems and subsystem architectures and requirements that align with customer needs and business objectives.
• Owning requirement traceability, verification, and project risk throughout the product development process.
• Ensure system designs comply with relevant codes and standards including hydrogen safety standards (e.g., ISO, SAE, UL, NFPA).
• Perform engineering analyses to understand design trade-offs and down select from multiple options.
• Design the hybridization strategy for the application based on customer load profiles and usage, and mapping of fuel cell system and battery with respect to power and energy.
• Represent Systems Engineering at product gate reviews and development milestones (Concept Freeze, Design Freeze, DV/PV, Pilot Build, Production Release).
• Lead cross functional FMEA, hazard analysis and risk mitigation of fuel cell and related sub systems.
• Produce clear, concise engineering documentation, including test plans, reports, and design calculations and present analysis in technical reviews.
• Perform system level testing and analyze associated data.
• Lead development projects and root cause analysis efforts with small to midsized engineering teams.
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in systems engineering for complex projects/products.
• Subject matter expertise applying systems engineering principles and the V-model product development process in power, energy, automotive, aerospace or equivalent industries.
• Proven experience bringing industrial products from concept to launch using structured product development frameworks (e.g., Stage-Gate).
• Familiarity in Lean product development, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and/or formal program management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile for hardware).
• Thermal and fluid system integration.
• Experience being a project or engineering lead.
• Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama or DOORS.
• Expert analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relevant software, including but not limited to: MATLAB, Simulink, LabView, GT Suite, Creo, CFD, FEA, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with hydrogen and fuel cell codes and standards, including SAE International, ISO, and NFPA 2 is a big plus, and experience supporting regulatory approvals and certification activities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to present complex technical trade-offs to engineering, operations, executive, and customer audiences.
• Experience with fuel cell system architecture is preferred.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Pay

Pay Rate: $95,040.00 - $142,500.00

The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.

Benefits

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

• Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment.
• If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Role

This role reports to the Senior Manager of Systems Engineering.