Propulsion Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Title:

Propulsion Systems Engineer

Pay rate: $59 - $61/hr.

Location:

Tustin, CA

Zip Code: 92780

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date:

Right Away

Keywords: #Tustin Jobs; #Systems Engineer jobs;

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $59 - $61/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

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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